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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

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

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¿De qué le sirve al necio tener dinero? ¿Podría comprar con eso sabiduría, si no tiene entendimiento?

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