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The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
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American Standard Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Christian Standard Bible
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.
English Standard Version
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
King James Version
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
New American Standard Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up.
New King James Version
There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
New Living Translation
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
World English Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.