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 ?"
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.