Proverbs 21:20-22
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
20 Precious treasure remains[a] in the house of the wise,
but the fool devours it.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life[b] and honor.
22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 Gk: Heb and oil
- Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 21:20-22
New International Version
20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(C)
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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