Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down. New Living Translation The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. English Standard Version Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. Berean Standard Bible Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. King James Bible There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. New King James Version There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. New American Standard Bible There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise, But a foolish person swallows it up. NASB 1995 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. NASB 1977 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. Legacy Standard Bible There is desirable treasure and oil in the abode of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a foolish man consumes them. American Standard Version There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. Contemporary English Version Be sensible and store up precious treasures--don't waste them like a fool. English Revised Version There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. GOD'S WORD® Translation Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them. Good News Translation Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it. International Standard Version Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them. Majority Standard Bible Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. 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's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA treasure to be desired, and oil, "" [Is] in the habitation of the wise, "" And a foolish man swallows it up. Young's Literal Translation A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. Smith's Literal Translation A treasure desired, and oil in the house of the wise one; and the foolish man will swallow it down. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it. Catholic Public Domain Version There is desirable treasure, as well as oil, in the habitations of the just. And the imprudent man will waste it. New American Bible Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but the fool consumes them. New Revised Standard Version Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA coveted treasure and ointment are in a dwelling place; but the wisdom and understanding of men shall dispense it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There is coveted treasure and oil in the dwelling of a wise man and the intelligent of the children of men will consume it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. Brenton Septuagint Translation A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…19Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. 20Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. 21He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.… Cross References Proverbs 15:6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; / through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 14:24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. Proverbs 8:18-21 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. / I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, ... Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:15-21 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. 2 Corinthians 8:14-15 At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” Treasury of Scripture There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up. treasure Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 15:6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. oil Psalm 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Jeremiah 41:8 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren. Matthew 25:3,4 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: … but Matthew 25:3,4,8 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: … 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 16:1,19-25 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods… Jump to Previous Choice Desirable Desired Devours Dwelling Food Foolish Great Habitation House Oil Precious Spendeth Store Stores Swalloweth Swallows Treasure Value Wasted WiseJump to Next Choice Desirable Desired Devours Dwelling Food Foolish Great Habitation House Oil Precious Spendeth Store Stores Swalloweth Swallows Treasure Value Wasted WiseProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordPrecious treasures and oil In the Hebrew context, "precious treasures" refers to valuable resources, both material and spiritual, that are accumulated through wisdom and diligence. The word for "treasures" (אוֹצָר, 'otsar) often denotes wealth stored up, not just in terms of money, but also in terms of knowledge and spiritual insight. "Oil" (שֶׁמֶן, shemen) in ancient Israel was a symbol of prosperity, used for anointing, cooking, and lighting lamps. It signifies abundance and blessing. The presence of these in the dwelling of the wise suggests that wisdom leads to the accumulation and preservation of resources, both tangible and intangible. are in the dwelling of the wise but a foolish man consumes them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Preciousנֶחְמָ֣ד (neḥ·māḏ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2530: To desire, take pleasure in treasures אוֹצָ֤ר ׀ (’ō·w·ṣār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse and oil וָ֭שֶׁמֶן (wā·še·men) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness are in the dwelling בִּנְוֵ֣ה (bin·wêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5116: Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation of the wise, חָכָ֑ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise but a foolish וּכְסִ֖יל (ū·ḵə·sîl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being consumes them. יְבַלְּעֶֽנּוּ׃ (yə·ḇal·lə·‘en·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1104: To swallow down, swallow up, engulf Links Proverbs 21:20 NIVProverbs 21:20 NLT Proverbs 21:20 ESV Proverbs 21:20 NASB Proverbs 21:20 KJV Proverbs 21:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:20 French Bible Proverbs 21:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:20 There is precious treasure and oil (Prov. 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