Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
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.
A Conservative Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man, but a foolish man swallows it up.
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.
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
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 21:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
19 Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking. 20 Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it. 21 He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
Cross References
Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches, shall be in his house, and, his righteousness, standeth for aye.
Matthew 25:3-4
For, the foolish - though they took, their torches, took not with them, oil:
Psalm 23:5
Thou spreadest before me a table, in face of mine adversaries, Thou hast anointed, with oil, my head, My cup, hath run over.
Proverbs 15:6
The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Good is wisdom, with an inheritance, - and a profit, to such as see the sun.
Job 20:15
Wealth, hath he swallowed, and hath vomited the same, Out of his belly, shall, GOD, drive it forth:
Job 20:18
In vain, he toiled, he shall not swallow, like wealth to be restored, in which he cannot exult!
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Yahweh, itself maketh rich, and he addeth no grievance therewith.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
yet, as regardeth every man, to whom God hath given wealth and goods, and granted him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to find gladness in his toil, this, is, the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
Merrily people make bread, and, wine, gladdeneth life, - but, money, answereth all things.
Jeremiah 41:8
But, ten men, were found among them, who said unto Ishmael - Do not put us to death, for we have secret treasures in the field, wheat and barley and oil and honey, So he forbare and put them not to death in the midst of their brethren.
Matthew 6:19-20
Be not laying up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where, moth and rust, do tarnish, and where, thieves, dig through and steal;
Matthew 25:8
And, the foolish, unto the prudent, said - Give us of your oil, because, our torches, are going out.
Luke 6:45
The good man, out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth forth that which is good; and, the wicked man, out of the wicked heart, bringeth forth that which is wicked; for, out of an overflowing of heart, speaketh, his mouth.
Luke 15:14
And, when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine throughout that country, - and, he, began to be in want.
Luke 16:1
And he went on to say, unto his disciples also, - There was, a certain rich man, who had a steward, and, the same, was accused to him as squandering his goods.
Luke 16:19-25
Now, a certain man, was rich, and he used to clothe himself with purple and fine linen, making merry day by day, brilliantly.