Proverbs 21:20

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

Cross References (17)

  • Matthew 25:3–4 (9)

    The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

  • Psalms 112:3 (8)

    Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:19 (6)

    Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and

  • Proverbs 15:6 (6)

    The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:11 (6)

    Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.

  • Luke 15:14 (5)

    After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

  • Proverbs 10:22 (5)

    The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

  • Psalms 23:5 (4)

    You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

  • Luke 6:45 (4)

    The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the ev

  • Matthew 6:19–20 (4)

    Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:19 (4)

    A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

  • Luke 16:1 (3)

    Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

  • Job 20:18 (3)

    He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

  • Jeremiah 41:8 (3)

    But ten of the men among them said to Ishmael, “Do not kill us, for we have hidden treasure in the field—wheat, barley,

  • Job 20:15 (3)

    He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach.

  • Matthew 25:8 (2)

    The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

  • Luke 16:19–25 (1)

    Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.