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20 In the home of the wise are fine treasures and oil,
    but a fool quickly devours it.

21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    finds life, prosperity and honor.

22 A wise man can go up into a city of warriors
    and undermine the strength in which it trusts.

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20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
    but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(C)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness