World English Bible
"There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up."
— Proverbs 21:20, World English Bible
“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 swalloweth 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 who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for 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 swallows it up.
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.