Proverbs 21:20
A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
19Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
21Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Cross References
Job 20:15Wealth he hath swallowed, and doth vomit it. From his belly God driveth it out.
Psalms 23:5Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of Jehovah — it maketh rich, And He addeth no grief with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19Every man also to whom God hath given wealth and riches, and hath given him power to eat of it, and to accept his portion, and to rejoice in his labour, this is a gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19For mirth they are making a feast, And wine maketh life joyful, And the silver answereth with all.
Matthew 6:19'Treasure not up to yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust disfigure, 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 →