Proverbs 21:20

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Sammenlign

ÅB
Kostelige skatter og olje er det i den vises hus, men dåren gjør ende på det.
OTB
De vise lagrer opp dyrebar skatt og olje, men de tåpelige forbruker alt.
B1930
Kostelige skatter og olje er det i den vises hus, men dåren gjør ende på det.
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.
WEB
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
ASV
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
DARBY
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
BLB
Treasure to be desired and oil [are] in the dwelling of a wise one, and a foolish man swallows it up.

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