Proverbs 21:20 - The Scriptures 1998

Desirable treasure and oil, Are in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

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There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.

There are precious treasures and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a self-confident and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.

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

Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise, but fools swallow them up.

There is desirable treasure, as well as oil, in the habitations of the just. And the imprudent man will waste it.

There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.