Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
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Cross references
- Matthew 25:3–4 Those who were 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. His righteousness endures forever.
- Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.