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20 There is otzar to be desired and shemen in the naveh (dwelling) of the chacham; but a kesil adam squanders it.

21 He that pursueth tzedakah and chesed findeth chayyim, tzedakah, and kavod.

22 A chacham scaleth the city of the gibborim (mighty ones), and casteth down the trusted stronghold thereof.

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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