Proverbs 21:20

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; 2 but a foolish man swallows it up. 1

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In The King James Version

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

In Context

19It is better to dwell in a desert land, 2 than with a contentious and fretful woman. 1

21He who follows after righteousness and chesed ·loving-kindness· 2 finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me 2 in the presence of my enemies. 1 You anoint my head with oil. 2 My cup runs over. 1

Proverbs 10:22Adonai’s blessing brings wealth, 2 and he adds no trouble to it. 1

Matthew 6:19“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where 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 →

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