What good is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, when he has no sense?
In context
14The start of strife is letting out water; drop the quarrel before it breaks open. 15Whoever acquits the guilty and whoever condemns the innocent—both alike are an abomination to Yahweh. 16What good is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, when he has no sense? 17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18A man who lacks sense strikes hands in pledge and puts up security before his neighbor.
