Proverbs 21:20
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
There is a treasure to be desired,.... Gold, silver, jewels, and precious stones; all sorts food, as Aben Ezra explains…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Spendeth it up - literally, swalloweth it. The wise man keeps a store in reserve. He gains uprightly, spends moderately,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Those that are wise will increase what they have and live plentifully; their wisdom will teach them to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
spendeth Lit. swalloweth, R.V. So LXX. καταπίονται; but Vulg. dissipabit.
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