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Proverbs 17:16
World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:16
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16 It is senseless to pay to educate a fool,
    since he has no heart for learning.

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Proverbs 17:24
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24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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Proverbs 17:24
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24 Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
    but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

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