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It is better to dwell in a corner of the gag (roof), than with a quarrelsome isha in a shared bais.

10 The nefesh of the rashah desireth rah; his re’a findeth no mercy in his eynayim.

11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise, and when insight is disclosed to the chacham, he receiveth da’as.

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Better to live on a corner of the roof
    than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(A)

10 The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(B)

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