King James Version
Proverbs 21:20 in the King James Version says “There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and oil”
H8081grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
“in the dwelling”
H5116(adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of god (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild
“spendeth it up”
H1104to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
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