Proverbs 17:16
King James Version
“Wherefore a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing no heart”
Context
13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14The beginning of strife when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both abomination to the LORD.
16Wherefore a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing no heart
17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18A man void of understanding striketh hands, becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.