Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

General references

Bible References

Treasure

Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD establishes wealth, and difficulty does not accompany it.
Proverbs 15:6
The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
Furthermore, for every person to whom God has given wealth, riches, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept this allotment, and to rejoice in his work this is a gift from God.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
Festivals are for laughter, wine makes life pleasant, and money speaks to everything.
Matthew 6:19
"Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
Luke 6:45
A good person produces good from the good treasure of his heart, and an evil person produces evil from an evil treasure, because the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart."

Oil

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Jeremiah 41:8
Ten men who were among them told Ishmael, "Don't kill us, because we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the field." So Ishmael stopped and did not kill them or their companions.
Matthew 25:3
because when the foolish ones took their lamps, they didn't take any oil with them.

General references

Proverbs 24:4
By knowledge its rooms are furnished with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.

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