Proverbs 21:19
“It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 21:19 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Besser ist es, in einem wüsten Lande zu wohnen, als ein zänkisches Weib und Ärger.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Mejor es morar en tierra del desierto, que con la mujer rencillosa é iracunda.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
É melhor morar em terra deserta do que com uma mulher briguenta e que se irrita facilmente.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
É melhor viver no deserto do que com uma esposa briguenta e raivosa.
📖 Proverbs 21:19 in Context
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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