Proverbs 21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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- Matthew 25:3–4 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
- Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be 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 labour; this is the gift of God.