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 (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 21:20 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Ein kostbarer Schatz und Öl ist in der Wohnung des Weisen, aber ein törichter Mensch verschlingt es.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Tesoro codiciable y pingüe hay en la casa del sabio; mas el hombre insensato lo disipará.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Há tesouro desejável e azeite na casa do sábio; mas o homem tolo é devorador.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Há azeite e tesouro precioso na casa do sábio, mas o homem insensato os devora por completo.
📖 Proverbs 21:20 in Context
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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