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20 Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,
    but the foolish person[a] will devour them.[b]
21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
    and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 Or “foolish of mankind”
  2. Proverbs 21:20 Literally “it”