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Proverbs 21:20

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

But a foolish man bswallows it up.

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Cross references

  1. aPs 112:3; Prov 8:21; 22:4
  2. bJob 20:15, 18

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.

KJV 1900King James Version

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man spendeth it up.