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Proverbs 21:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 21:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
9 (A)It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, than with a contentious woman in a [a]wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked wisheth evil, and his neighbor hath no favor in his eyes.
11 [b]When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise, and when one instructeth the wise, he will receive knowledge.
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- Proverbs 21:9 Or, in a great family.
- Proverbs 21:11 Read Prov. 19:25.
Proverbs 21:9-11
New International Version
Proverbs 21:9-11
New International Version
9 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(A)
10 The wicked crave evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(B)
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