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Proverbs 21:20 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 21 · verse 20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.Proverbs 21:20 · King James Version
Proverbs 21:20 in context
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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Key words (Strong's)
- treasureʼôwtsâra depositoryH214 →
- dwellingnâvehat homeH5116 →
- desiredchâmadto delight inH2530 →
- foolishkᵉçîylproperly, fatH3684 →
- wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
- oilshemengrease, especially liquidH8081 →
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Note, 1. Those that are wise will increase what they have and live plentifully; their wisdom will teach them to proportion their expenses to their income and to lay up for hereafter;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary