Proverbs 19:13

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A foolish son brings a flood of troubles to his father, and a complaining wife is like the constant dripping of water.

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A complaining wife is like water that never stops dripping on a rainy day.

It is better to live in a small corner on the roof than to share the house with a woman who is always arguing.

These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad.

It is better to live in a small corner of the roof than to share the house with a woman who is always arguing.

It is better to live alone in the desert than with a quick-tempered wife who loves to argue.

Foolish children upset their parents and make them sad.

A man who has a fool for a son will be disappointed. A fool brings no joy to his father.

Water flowing over stones wears them down. Floods wash away the soil on the ground. In the same way, God, you destroy the hope people have.

Wise children make their parents happy. Foolish children bring them shame.

A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.