Parallel Verses
NET Bible
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
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.
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
Interlinear
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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 live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman. 20 There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has. 21 The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
Cross References
Psalm 112:3
His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.
Matthew 25:3-4
When the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take extra olive oil with them.
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.
Proverbs 15:6
In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.
Job 20:15
The wealth that he consumed he vomits up, God will make him throw it out of his stomach.
Job 20:18
He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19
To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
Feasts are made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
Jeremiah 41:8
But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, "Do not kill us. For we will give you the stores of wheat, barley, olive oil, and honey we have hidden in a field. So he spared their lives and did not kill them along with the rest.
Matthew 6:19-20
"Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
Matthew 25:8
The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.'
Luke 6:45
The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart.
Luke 15:14
Then after he had spent everything, a severe famine took place in that country, and he began to be in need.
Luke 16:1
Jesus also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.
Luke 16:19-25
"There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.