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Proverbs 21:20

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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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  1. Proverbs 21:18

    The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

  2. Proverbs 21:19

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

  3. Proverbs 21:21

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

  4. Proverbs 21:22

    A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.