Proverbs 21:20-22

Good News Translation

²⁰Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it.

²¹Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.

²²A shrewd general can take a city defended by strong men, and destroy the walls they relied on.

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.

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)