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Proverbs 21:19

American Standard Version

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

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Proverbs 21:19 in other translations

It is better to dwell in a desert land,
than with a contentious and fretful woman.

Proverbs 21:19 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:19 in context

  1. 17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
  2. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
  3. 19It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
  4. 20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
  5. 21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.