Proverbs 21:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”Proverbs 21:20
What Does Proverbs 21:20 Mean?
Proverbs 21:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 24:4“And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”Matthew 25:3“They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:”Proverbs 15:6“In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.”Psalms 112:3“Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”Ecclesiastes 5:19“Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”Ecclesiastes 7:11“Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”Psalms 23:5“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”Proverbs 10:22“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”Proverbs 21:17“He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.”Luke 15:14“And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.”Luke 16:1“And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”Ecclesiastes 10:19“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.”Jeremiah 41:8“But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.”Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”Job 20:15“He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.”Job 20:18“That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.”Proverbs 14:11“The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.”Proverbs 28:10“Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.”Proverbs 29:3“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
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