Proverbs 21:20 (BSB)

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

From Proverbs 21. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 21:20

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 21:20: Note, 1. Those that are wise will increase what they have and live plentifully; their wisdom will teach them to proportion their expenses to their income and to lay up for hereafter; so that there is a treasure of things to be desired, and as much as needs be desired, a good stock of all things convenient, laid up in season, and particularly of oil...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 21:20: There is a treasure to be desired,.... Gold, silver, jewels, and precious stones; all sorts food, as Aben Ezra explains it, and rich and costly, raiment; all which may be lawfully desired and sought after, and, when obtained, laid up for future use; which may be spared for their own service and that of posterity: but there are riches of grace, a pearl of great...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 21:20: The wise, by diligence and care, lay up and increase wealth, while fools spend--literally, "swallow it up," greedily.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 21:20: [There is] a treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. (i) Meaning, abundance of all things.