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Proverbs 21:19

World English Bible

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 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:19 in context

  1. 17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man.
    He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
  2. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
    the treacherous for 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 swallows it up.
  5. 21He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.