20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: …
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 20)Note, 1. Those that are wise will increase what they have and live plentifully; their wisdom will teach them to proportion their expenses to their income and to lay up for hereafter; so that there is a treasure of things to be desired , and as much as needs be desired, a good stock of all things convenient, laid up in season, and particularly of oil , one of the staple commodities of Canaan, Deut.…
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