Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. New King James Version There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. American Standard Version There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. Berean Study Bible Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. Douay-Rheims Bible There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it. English Revised Version There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. World English Bible There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up. 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. Proverbs 21:20 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 21:20 NIVProverbs 21:20 NLT Proverbs 21:20 ESV Proverbs 21:20 NASB Proverbs 21:20 NKJV Proverbs 21:20 KJV |