Proverbs 21:20

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:20

BSB
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
AKJV
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
CPDV
There is desirable treasure, as well as oil, in the habitations of the just. And the imprudent man will waste it.
ERV
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
NHEB
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
SMT
A treasure desired, and oil in the house of the wise one; and the foolish man will swallow it down.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:20
Summary
Wise accumulate resources; fools squander everything immediately
Event
Comparison of wise and foolish spending
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom