Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:20
American Standard Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Amplified® Bible
There are precious treasures and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a self-confident {and} foolish man swallows it up {and} wastes it.
Contemporary English Version
Be sensible and store up precious treasures-- don't waste them like a fool.
Darby English Version
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Good News Bible
Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it.
King James Version
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
New American Standard Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
New International Version
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil,
but a foolish man devours all he has.
New King James Version
There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One finds precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
Revised Standard Version
Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
Young's Literal Translation
A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
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