King James Bible
KJVThere is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 21:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 21:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. | |
American Standard VersionASV | There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. | |
English Revised VersionERV | There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. | |
World English BibleWEB | There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up. |
American Standard Version
ASVThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThere is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThere is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
English Revised Version
ERVThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThere is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
World English Bible
WEBThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
American King James Version
AKJVThere is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
King James Bible
KJVThere is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
American Standard Version
ASVThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThere is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThere is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
English Revised Version
ERVThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThere is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
World English Bible
WEBThere is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
American King James Version
AKJVThere is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.