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Proverbs 21:20

American Standard Version

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

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Proverbs 21:20 in other translations

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

Proverbs 21:20 in context

  1. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
  2. 19It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
  3. 20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
  4. 21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
  5. 22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.