American Standard Version
"There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. "
— Proverbs 21:20, American Standard Version
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”
“There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.”
“There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.”
“There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.”
“There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.”
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherouscomethin the stead of the upright.
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.