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Proverbs 21:20
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The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
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Proverbs 21:20 in Other Translations
KJV
20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
ESV
20
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
NLT
20
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
MSG
20
Valuables are safe in a wise person's home; fools put it all out for yard sales.
CSB
20
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 21:20 In-Context
18
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.
19
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
20
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
22
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
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