Proverbs 25:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.

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A foolish son brings disgrace to his father. A nagging wife goes on and on like the drip, drip, drip of the rain.

It's better out in the desert than at home with a nagging, complaining wife.

It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.

Good news from far away refreshes like cold water when you are thirsty.