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Proverbs 21:9

New American Bible - revised edition

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a mansion with a quarrelsome woman.

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A woman of worth is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones.

Better a dish of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.

Better a dry crust with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.

The foolish son is ruin to his father, and a quarrelsome wife is water constantly dripping.

The soul of the wicked desires evil; their neighbor finds no pity in their eyes.

It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome wife and trouble.

One’s path may be winding and unfamiliar, but one’s conduct is blameless and right.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a mansion with a quarrelsome wife.