Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, Than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
In context
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment. 8 The way of man is froward and strange: But as for the pure, his work is right.
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. 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:9 in the NIV
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:9 in the ESV
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.