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20 Precious treasure remains[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.(A)

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  1. 21.20 Gk: Heb and oil

20 Good food and olive oil are stored up in the dwellings of the wise,
but a foolish person devours everything he has.

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22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.(A)

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22 A wise man can climb up to a city full of warriors
and pull down the strong defenses in which they trust.

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