Proverbs 21:9

King James Version (KJV)

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

In context

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.

KJV King James Version: It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
WEB World English Bible: It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
ASV American Standard Version: It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
DBY Darby Translation: It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
WBS Webster Bible: It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.