Proverbs 21:19
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
In context
16 One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright. 19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman. 20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:19 in the KJV
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:19 in the NIV
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.