English Language Versions
KJV There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
KJVP There is treasure H214 to be desired H2530 and oil H8081 in the dwelling H5116 of the wise; H2450 but a foolish H3684 man H120 spendeth it up. H1104
YLT A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
ASV There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
WEB There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
RV There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
NET There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
ERVEN Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.