He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.(Proverbs 21:17)

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.(Proverbs 21:18)

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.(Proverbs 21:19)

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

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.(Proverbs 21:21)

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.(Proverbs 21:22)

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.(Proverbs 21:23)

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Proverbs 21:20 - Cross Reference

That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein. (Job 20:18)

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. (Psalm 112:3)

But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren. (Jeremiah 41:8)

He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly. (Job 20:15)

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. (Ecclesiastes 5:19)

A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. (Ecclesiastes 10:19)

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. (Luke 16:1)

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. (Ecclesiastes 7:11)

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. (Luke 6:45)

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. (Luke 15:14)

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (Psalm 23:5)

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10:22)

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: (Luke 16:19)

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: (Matthew 6:19)

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. (Matthew 25:8)

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6)

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: (Matthew 25:3)