There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man swallows it up.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 21:20 in context
Proverbs 21:17–23
17
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man.
He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
the treacherous for the upright.
19
It is better to dwell in a desert land,
than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20
Selected verse
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man swallows it up.
21
He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from troubles.
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