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Proverbs 21:20

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 21:20 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:20 in context

  1. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
    the treacherous for 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 swallows it up.
  4. 21He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.
  5. 22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.