Proverbs 21:19
World English Bible (WEB)
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
In context
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:19 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
- KJV King James Version
- It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
- ASV American Standard Version
- It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
- DBY Darby Translation
- It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
- WBS Webster Bible
- It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.