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Proverbs 21:20
In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
Proverbs 21:20 · Geneva Bible
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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 Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.
18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.
19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.
20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
22 A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.
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