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Proverbs 21:19-21
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Proverbs 21:19-21
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
19 It is better to live in a desert land
than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 Precious treasure remains[a] in a wise man’s dwelling,
but a foolish man devours it.
21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life[b] and honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 Gk: Heb and oil
- Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 21:19-21
New International Version
Proverbs 21:19-21
New International Version
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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