Proverbs 21:20
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
In context
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
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Proverbs 21:20 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
- KJV King James Version
- There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
- WEB World English Bible
- There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- DBY Darby Translation
- There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- WBS Webster Bible
- There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.