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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

King James Version (KJV)

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

American Standard Version (ASV)

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tesoro codiciable y pingüe hay en la casa del sabio; mas el hombre insensato lo disipará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En la casa del sabio hay riquezas y perfumes en abundancia, pero el necio derrocha todo lo que tiene.

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