Proverbs 21:20–21

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,

but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love

finds life, prosperity and honor.

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

but a foolish man devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

20 The wise have wealth and luxury,

but fools spend whatever they get.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

20 There is desirable treasure,

And oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man squanders it.

21 He who follows righteousness and mercy

Finds life, righteousness and honor.

20 Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil,

but fools waste everything they have.

21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal

finds life, success, and honor.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness

Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

20 There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

20 Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, 

but a fool devours them. 

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy 

will find life, righteousness, and honor. 

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

but a foolish man consumes them.

21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

20 Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise,

but the fool devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life and honor.

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

but the foolish person will devour them.

21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

20 The best food and olive oil are stored up in the houses of wise people.

But a foolish man eats up everything he has.

21 Anyone who wants to be godly and loving

finds life, success and honor.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man swallows it up.

21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty

Finds life, righteousness and honor.