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Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Proverbs 21:19 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 21:19 in other translations
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
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In context
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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