Proverbs 21:20

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

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WEBBE

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

BSB

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 20

The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they have upon their lusts.

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