Proverbs 21:19
“It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.”
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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.
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Related Verses
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.”
“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.”
“A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.”
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
“As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.”