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20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
    but a foolish man swallows it up.

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20 Precious treasures and oil are found[a] where the wise live,
    but a foolish man devours them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 So MT; LXX reads A desirable treasure will rest

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.

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22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty,
    bringing down the fortress in which they trust.

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