Proverbs 21:20
Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
19Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.
21He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
Cross References
Job 20:15Wealth, hath he swallowed, and hath vomited the same, Out of his belly, shall, GOD, drive it forth:
Psalms 23:5Thou spreadest before me a table, in face of mine adversaries, Thou hast anointed, with oil, my head, My cup, hath run over.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of Yahweh, itself maketh rich, and he addeth no grievance therewith.
Ecclesiastes 5:19yet, as regardeth every man, to whom God hath given wealth and goods, and granted him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to find gladness in his toil, this, is, the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19Merrily people make bread, and, wine, gladdeneth life,—but, money, answereth all things.
Matthew 6:19Be not laying up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where, moth and rust, do tarnish, and where, thieves, dig 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 →