Proverbios 17

Bible in Basic English

16How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Reina-Valera 1909

16¿De qué sirve el precio en la mano del necio para comprar sabiduría, no teniendo entendimiento?

King James Version

16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

World English Bible

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?