Proverbs 17:16KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 16 of 28

"Wherefore a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing no heart ?"
Proverbs 17:16

In context

14The beginning of strife when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both abomination to the LORD.

16Wherefore a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing no heart ?

17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18A man void of understanding striketh hands, becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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