It is better to dwell in a desert land,
than with a contentious and fretful woman.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 21:19 in context
Proverbs 21:16–22
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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
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
Selected verse
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.
22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
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