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Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Proverbs 21:20 · King James Version
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Proverbs 21:20 in other translations
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.
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 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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