Proverbs 17:16

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

Proverbs 17:16 · WEB

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૭:૧૬: જ્યારે મૂર્ખને બુદ્ધિ હોતી નથી ત્યારે ડહાપણ ખરીદવા તેના હાથમાં મૂલ્ય ક્યાંથી હોય?
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १७:१६: बुद्धि मोल लेने के लिये मूर्ख अपने हाथ में दाम क्यों लिए है? वह उसे चाहता ही नहीं।

14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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

17A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.