Proverbs 17:16 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶Why should the fool have money in his hand

with no intention of buying wisdom?

— Proverbs 17:16

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Proverbs 17:16

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"Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?"

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Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 17:16 -- 16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?

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