Proverbs 25:22-24

Contemporary English Version

²² This will be the same
as piling burning coals
    on their heads.
And the Lord
    will reward you.
²³ As surely as rain blows in
    from the north,
anger is caused
    by cruel words.
²⁴ It's better to stay outside
    on the roof of your house
than to live inside
    with a nagging wife.