Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
A desirable treasure and oil are in the home of the wise; 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.
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 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 the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and angry woman. 20 A desirable treasure and oil are in the home of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up. 21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Cross References
Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches shall be in his house, and his righteousness stands forever.
Matthew 25:3-4
The foolish ones took their lamps, but took no oil with them.
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Proverbs 15:6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but in the gain of the wicked is trouble.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is good with an inheritance; but it is gain to those who see the sun.
Job 20:15
He swallows riches, but vomits it; God shall cast them out of his belly.
Job 20:18
giving back his gain, and he will not eat. As to the wealth of his trading, even he shall not enjoy it.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Jehovah itself makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
Also every man 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
Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes merry; but silver answers all things.
Jeremiah 41:8
But ten men were found among them who said to Ishmael, Do not kill us, for we have treasures 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
Do not lay up treasures on earth for yourselves, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.
Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps have gone out.
Luke 6:45
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth the good. And an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth the evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 15:14
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land. 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 steward. And he was accused to him, that he had wasted his goods.
Luke 16:19-25
There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day.