Proverbs 21:20 “Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a fool…”

Proverbs 21:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.

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Cross references

“treasure”

Psalm 112:3 Ecclesiastes 5:19 Proverbs 15:6 Ecclesiastes 7:11 Proverbs 10:22 Ecclesiastes 10:19

Psalm 112:3 · BSB

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Ecclesiastes 5:19 · BSB

Furthermore, 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.

Proverbs 15:6 · BSB

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

Ecclesiastes 7:11 · BSB

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.

Proverbs 10:22 · BSB

The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

Ecclesiastes 10:19 · BSB

A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

“oil”

Psalm 23:5 Jeremiah 41:8 Matthew 25:3 Matthew 25:4

Psalm 23:5 · BSB

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Jeremiah 41:8 · BSB

But 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.

Matthew 25:3 · BSB

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

Matthew 25:4 · BSB

But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

“but”

Luke 15:14 Luke 16:1 Matthew 25:8 Luke 16:19–25

Luke 15:14 · BSB

After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

Luke 16:1 · BSB

Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

Matthew 25:8 · BSB

The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

Luke 16:19–25 · BSB

Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.

Also

Job 20:18 Job 20:15

Job 20:18 · BSB

He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

Job 20:15 · BSB

He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

21He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Read Proverbs 21