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Proverbs 21:20

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20pThere is treasure to be desired and lqoil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man rspendeth it up.

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Footnotes

  1. pSo Ps. 112:3. ch. 22:4.
  2. lver. 20. Comp. Ps. 23:5.
  3. qComp. Matt. 25:4.
  4. rJob 20:15, 18 (Heb.).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,

but a foolish man devours it.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The wise store up choice food and olive oil,

but fools gulp theirs down.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,

but a fool consumes them.

NLTNew Living Translation

The wise have wealth and luxury,

but fools spend whatever they get.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,

but the foolish person will devour them.