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Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:20 · World English 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 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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