Proverbs 21:20-22

English Standard Version

²⁰^(A)Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling,
    but a foolish man ^(B)devours it.
²¹Whoever ^(C)pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find ^(D)life, righteousness, and honor.
²²^(E)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

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Proverbs 21:20-22

New International Version

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

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

²²One 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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Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness

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