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Proverbs 21:19-21
GOD’S WORD Translation

19 Better to live in a desert
than with a quarreling and angry woman.
20 Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person,
but a fool devours them.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy
will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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Proverbs 21:19-21
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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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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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