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Proverbs 21:20

World English Bible

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

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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 International Version

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

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.