Proverbs 17:16

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
— Proverbs 17:16, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Why <FI>is<Fi> this--a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?