Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
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Cross references
- Matthew 25:3–4 For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
- Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.
- Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.