Proverbs 21:20 | |
NASB: There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. ASV: There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. BBE: There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man. DBY: There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. JPS: There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. WBS: There is a 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. YLT: A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. | |
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