Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up.
New American Standard Bible
But a foolish man
King James Version
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Holman Bible
but a foolish man consumes them.
International Standard Version
Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.
American Standard Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Amplified
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.
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.
Darby Translation
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Julia Smith Translation
A treasure desired, and oil in the house of the wise one; and the foolish man will swallow it down.
King James 2000
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Precious treasure and oil [are] in the house of the wise, but the foolish person will devour them.
Modern King James verseion
A desirable treasure and oil are in the home of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In a wise man's house there is great treasure and plenteousness; but a foolish body spendeth up all.
NET Bible
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
New Heart English Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
The Emphasized Bible
Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
Webster
There is a 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Themes
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Treasure » Figurative » Of the graces of the spirit
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 21:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman. 20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up. 21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Cross References
Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
Matthew 25:3-4
foolish women, who, having taken their lamps, took no olive oil with them.
Psalm 23:5
Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.
Proverbs 15:6
In the house of a righteous man is much treasure, but in the revenues of a wicked man is trouble.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yea, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
Job 20:15
He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again. God will cast them out of his belly.
Job 20:18
That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor--this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes glad the life, and money answers all things.
Jeremiah 41:8
But ten men were found among those who said to Ishmael, Kill us not, for we have stores hidden in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he held back, and did not kill them among their brothers.
Matthew 6:19-20
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust deteriorates, and where thieves break through and steal,
Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said to the wise, Give us from your olive oil, because our lamps are going out.
Luke 6:45
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth the good, and the bad man out of the bad treasure of his heart brings forth the bad, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 15:14
And when he spent all, a mighty famine developed in that country, and he began to be in want.
Luke 16:1
And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a manager, and this man was accused to him as squandering things possessed by him.
Luke 16:19-25
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously daily.