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Proverbs 21:19
Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.
Proverbs 21:19 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 wandereth from the way of discretion, in the gathered host of the shades, shall settle down.
17 A needy man, shall he be that loveth merriment, the lover of wine and oil, shall not become rich.
18 A ransom for the righteous, is the lawless, and, instead of upright men, the traitor.
19 Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.
20 Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
21 He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
22 A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
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