Proverbs 21:20 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

English ASV

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

English Amplified

There are precious treasures and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a self-confident and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

There are precious treasures and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a self-confident and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

English EASY 2024

Wise people store valuable things and good food in their houses. But foolish people waste everything immediately.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.

Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, but a fool devours them.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

There is desirable treasure and oil in the abode of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool consumes it.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The best food and olive oil are stored up in the houses of wise people. But a foolish man eats up everything he has.

English NIV

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

English NKJ 1982

There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.

English NLT

The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

In wisdom’s house you’ll find delightful treasures and the oil of the Holy Spirit. But the stupid squander what they’ve been given.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets.

English Tyndale 1537

In a wise man's house there is great treasure and plenteousness, but a foolish body spendeth up all.

Proverbs 21:20 — Compare Translations