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19 It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.

20 There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.

21 He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

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19 Better to live in a desert
    than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.(A)

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
    but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](B) and honor.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness