Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
In other versions
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
ASV
There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.
BBE
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
DBY
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
WEB
A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
YLT
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
ENG
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
WBT
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
BSB
In context
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.