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Proverbs 21:19
Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
Proverbs 21:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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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.
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
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 who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
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