Proverbs 21:19-21

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁹Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.

²⁰A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Proverbs 21:19-21

New International Version

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

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

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)