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Proverbs 21:20

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

Verse in context — Proverbs 21

18

The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19

[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20

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

21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22

A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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