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Proverbs 21:19-21
World English Bible
Proverbs 21:19-21
World English Bible
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.
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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