Proverbs 17:16

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

King James Version · 1611

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

v.15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

v.16This passage

v.17A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Hosea 4:11
Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the understanding.
Isaiah 55:1
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Proverbs 8:4
Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.
Proverbs 1:22
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?