Proverbs 21:20

New King James Version

There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.

Cross References

Psalm 112:3

Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever.

Ecclesiastes 5:19

As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, And profitable to those who see the sun.

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.

Luke 16:1

He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.

Luke 15:14

But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

Luke 6:45

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among them who said to Ishmael, “Do not kill us, for we have treasures of wheat, barley, oil, and honey in the field.” So he desisted and did not kill them among their brethren.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything.

Job 20:18

He will restore that for which he labored, And will not swallow it down; From the proceeds of business He will get no enjoyment.

Job 20:15

He swallows down riches And vomits them up again; God casts them out of his belly.

Proverbs 8:21

That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and honor and life.