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Proverbs 21:20
There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.
Proverbs 21:20 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 21:20 in other translations
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
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In context
17 The lover of pleasure will be a poor man: the lover of wine and oil will not get wealth.
18 The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.
19 It is better to be living in a waste land, than with a bitter-tongued and angry woman.
20 There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.
21 He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.
23 He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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