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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
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Wisdom's Two Treasures
Commentators explain that this proverb operates on two levels. Practically, the wise person is prudent, industrious, and saves resources for the future. Spiritually, the 'precious treasure and oil' represent wisdom, God's grace, and the Holy Spirit, which the wise person cultivates and stores up for a healthy spiritual life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Spends it up - literally, swallows it. The wise man keeps a store in reserve. He gains uprightly, spends moderately, never exhausts himself.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[There is] a treasure to be desired Gold, silver, jewels, and precious stones; all sorts of food, as Aben Ezra expla…
The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they have upon their lusts.
