Proverbs 25:24
King James Version (KJV)
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
In context
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Proverbs 25:24 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and 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 a 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 and in a wide house.