Proverbs 21:20
World English Bible (WEB)
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
In context
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.
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Proverbs 21:20 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
- 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.