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20 Precious treasure remains[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life[b] and honour.
22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:20 Gk: Heb and oil
  2. Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness

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