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Proverbs 17:16
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 17:16
Revised Standard Version
16 Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom,
when he has no mind?
Proverbs 17:16
New International Version
Proverbs 17:16
New International Version
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(A)
Proverbs 17:24
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 17:24
Revised Standard Version
24 A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom,
but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
New International Version
Proverbs 17:24
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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