20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and [a]oil; but a foolish man devoureth it.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, shall find life, righteousness and glory.

22 A [b]wise man goeth up into the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 Meaning, abundance of all things.
  2. Proverbs 21:22 Wisdom overcometh strength and confidence in worldly things.

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