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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Compare
- 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.
- 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.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 25:3–4
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Read in contextPsalms 112:3
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 5:19
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Read in contextProverbs 15:6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
Read in contextLuke 15:14
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
Read in contextPsalms 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Read in contextProverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
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