“It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.”
Proverbs 21:19 (KJV) |
Proverbs 21:19
From Proverbs 21, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.