A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike;
A foolish son is the ruin of his father, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.
Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
As water wears away stones, And as torrents wash away the soil of the earth; So You destroy the hope of man.
Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.