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Proverbs 21:9-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 21:9-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
than in a house shared with a contentious wife.(A)
10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(B)
11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wiser;
when the wise are instructed, they increase in knowledge.(C)
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)
Proverbs 21:9-11
King James Version
Proverbs 21:9-11
King James Version
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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