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Proverbs · Chapter 21

Proverbs 21:20

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

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Before · Proverbs 21:18–19

18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright. 19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

After · Proverbs 21:21–22

21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. 22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

Read all of Proverbs 21 (31 verses)

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