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Proverbs 21:20
Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
Proverbs 21:20 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 A needy man, shall he be that loveth merriment, the lover of wine and oil, shall not become rich.
18 A ransom for the righteous, is the lawless, and, instead of upright men, the traitor.
19 Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.
20 Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
21 He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
22 A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
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