Proverbs 21:20

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What does Proverbs 21:20 mean?

Proverbs 21:20 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 21:20

• 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.

• Psalms 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.

• Proverbs 15:6

  In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

• Ecclesiastes 7:11

  Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

• Luke 15:14

  And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

• Psalms 23:5

  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

• Proverbs 10:22

  The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

• Jeremiah 41:8

  But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

• Luke 16:1

  And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

• Luke 6:45

  A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

• Ecclesiastes 10:19

  A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

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Context

• Proverbs 21:19

  It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

• Proverbs 21:20

  There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

• Proverbs 21:21

  He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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