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Proverbs 21:20
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KJ21
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.
AMP
There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future], But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
AMPC
There are precious treasures and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a self-confident and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
BRG
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
CSB
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.
CSBA
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.
CEB
Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise, but fools swallow them up.
CJB
In the home of the wise are fine treasures and oil, but a fool quickly devours it.
CEV
Be sensible and store up precious treasures— don't waste them like a fool.
DARBY
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
DRA
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
ERV
Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.
EASY
Wise people store valuable things and good food in their houses. But foolish people waste everything immediately.
EHV
Good food and olive oil are stored up in the dwellings of the wise, but a foolish person devours everything he has.
ESV
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
ESVUK
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
EXB
Wise people’s houses are full of ·the best foods [or precious treasure] and olive oil, but fools ·waste [consume; L swallow] everything they have.
GNV
In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oil; but a foolish man devoureth it.
GW
Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them.
GNT
Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it.
HCSB
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a foolish man consumes them.
ICB
Wise people store up the best foods and olive oil. But a foolish person eats up everything he has.
ISV
Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.
JUB
¶ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
KJV
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
AKJV
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
LSB
There is desirable treasure and oil in the abode of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
LEB
Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but the foolish person will devour them.
TLB
The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets.
MSG
Valuables are safe in a wise person’s home; fools put it all out for yard sales.
MEV
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.
NOG
Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them.
NABRE
Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but the fool consumes them.
NASB
There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up.
NASB1995
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
NCB
The house of the wise man is filled with precious treasure and oil, but the fool squanders all he has.
NCV
Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil, but fools waste everything they have.
NET
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
NIRV
Wise people store up the best food and olive oil. But foolish people eat up everything they have.
NIV
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
NIVUK
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
NKJV
There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
NLV
There are riches and oil of great worth in the house of the wise, but a foolish man swallows them up.
NLT
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
NRSVA
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.
NRSVACE
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.
NRSVCE
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.
NRSVUE
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.
OJB
There is otzar to be desired and shemen in the naveh (dwelling) of the chacham; but a kesil adam squanders it.
RGT
In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oil, but a foolish man devours it.
RSV
Precious treasure remains in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
RSVCE
Precious treasure remains in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
TLV
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise person’s dwelling, but a foolish person devours all he has.
VOICE
The wise have a generous supply of fine food and oil in their homes, but fools are wasteful, consuming every last drop.
WEB
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
WYC
Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it. (Desirable treasure and oil be in the dwelling place of the wise; but an imprudent person shall destroy it all.)
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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