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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 · New Heart English 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.
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 who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for 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 swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
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