Proverbs 21:20
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise; But the foolish man swalloweth them up.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
19It is better to dwell in a desert land Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
21He who followeth after righteousness and mercy Shall find life, prosperity, and honor.
Cross References
Job 20:15He hath glutted himself with riches, And he shall throw them up again; Yea, God shall cast them out of his body.
Psalms 23:5Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Proverbs 10:22It is the blessing of the LORD that maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19To whatever man also God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him to enjoy them, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry; but money answereth all things.
Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where the moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:20
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. Note, 1. Unbridled passions embitter and spoil the comfort of all relations. A peevish angry wife makes her husband's life uneasy, to whom she should be a comfort and a meet help. Those cannot dwell in peace and happiness that cannot dwell in peace and love. Even those that are one flesh, if they be not withal one spirit, have no joy of their union. 2. It is better to have no company than bad company. The wife of thy covenant… Read the whole commentary →