Proverbs 21:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,
but the fool consumes them.
21 Whoever pursues justice and kindness
will find life and honor.[a]
22 The wise person storms the city of the mighty,
and overthrows the stronghold in which they trust.
Footnotes
- 21:21 The paradox is that one comes upon something other than what one pursued. The way to (long and healthy) life and honor is the vigorous pursuit of virtue.
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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