Proverbs 21:20-22
International Children’s Bible
20 Wise people store up the best foods and olive oil.
But a foolish person eats up everything he has.
21 A person who tries to live right and be loyal
finds life, success and honor.
22 A wise person can defeat a city full of strong men.
He can tear down the defenses they trust.
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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