Proverbs 21:20
“There is treasure to be desired, and oyle in the dwelling of the wise: but a foolish man spendeth it vp.”
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Proverbs 21:20 Context
18The wicked shalbe a ransome for the righteous; and the transgressour for the vpright. 19It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and an angry woman. 20There is treasure to be desired, and oyle in the dwelling of the wise: but a foolish man spendeth it vp. 21Hee that followeth after righteousnesse and mercy, findeth life, righteousnesse and honour. 22A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:20
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
- King James Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.
- Basic English Bible
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- Darby Bible
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
- Webster's Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
- World English Bible
A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:20
21:20 The wise - Wise men lay up desirable treasures for their own use, and for their families. Oil is particularly mentioned, because that was a considerable part of their wealth and treasures in those countries.