Proverbs 21:9

World English Bible (WEB)

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.

In context

7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

WEB World English Bible: It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
KJV King James Version: It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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.