Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
21He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honour.
Cross References
Job 20:15He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.
Psalms 23:5You prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has 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 makes merry: but money answers all things.
Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, 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 →