What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils
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King James Version
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?English Standard Version
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?New International Version
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?