Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Cross References
Job 20:15He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.
Psalms 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow therewith.
Ecclesiastes 5:19Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life: and money answereth all things.
Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust doth 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 →