Proverbs 21:20
Parallel Translations


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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