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It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning.
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American Standard Version
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
Christian Standard Bible
Why does a fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
English Standard Version
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
King James Version
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it ?
New American Standard Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense?
New International Version
Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?
New King James Version
Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?
World English Bible
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?