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Proverbs 21:20

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20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

Proverbs 21:19 Proverbs 21 Proverbs 21:21

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Read Proverbs 21:20 Using Other Translations

KJV

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

ESV

Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

NLT

The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.

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