Floods occur once in a while and those are times to store up water for dry seasons. Wise couples always save up and invest surplus funds for poor and dry seasons.
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.” – Proverbs 21: 20
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.” – Proverbs 13: 22
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” – 1Timothy 5: 8