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19 It is better to dwell in a desert land,
    than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
    but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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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