Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 21:20 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 21:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”
Proverbs 21:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:20
The wise person's household contains 'treasure and oil'—stored wealth and abundance from diligent work and prudent management. By contrast, the 'foolish man spendeth it up'—squandering resources through imprudence, self-indulgence, or laziness. Wisdom produces prosperity through hard work, planning, and frugality; folly produces poverty through waste and improvidence. This isn't promising wealth to all wise people but affirming general principles: disciplined stewardship usually produces abundance, while foolishness leads to want. The wise save for future needs; fools consume everything immedi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:20
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“when they took their lamps”
“Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”
“and has given him power to eat of it”
“it is more excellent for those who see the sun.”
“but the income of the wicked brings trouble.”
“and he adds no trouble to it.”
“there arose a severe famine in that country”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“Don't kill us; for we have stores hidden in the field”
“and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.”