Proverbs 21:20

In 11 translations

BSB

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

LSV

A treasure to be desired, and oil, || [Is] in the habitation of the wise, || And a foolish man swallows it up.

YLT

A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

DBY

There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

DRC

There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.

GNV

In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

JPS

There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

LXXE

A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

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Original-language editions

WLC

אוֹצָ֤ר ׀ נֶחְמָ֣ד וָ֭שֶׁמֶן בִּנְוֵ֣ה חָכָ֑ם וּכְסִ֖יל אָדָ֣ם יְבַלְּעֶֽנּוּ׃

LXX-Br

Θησαυρὸς ἐπιθυμητὸς ἀναπαύσεται ἐπὶ στόματος σοφοῦ, ἄφρονες δὲ ἄνδρες καταπίονται αὐτόν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 25:3–4The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
• Ecclesiastes 5:19Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.
• Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
• Ecclesiastes 7:11Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.
• Proverbs 15:6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
• Luke 15:14After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.
• Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
• Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
• Luke 16:1Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.
• Jeremiah 41:8But ten of the men among them said to Ishmael, “Do not kill us, for we have hidden treasure in the field—wheat, barley, oil, and honey!” So he refrained from killing them with the others.
• Ecclesiastes 10:19A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
• Luke 6:45The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
• Matthew 6:19–20Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where…
• Job 20:18He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.
• Job 20:15He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach.
• Matthew 25:8The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

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