SinaiProverbs 21:9
American Standard Version
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
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Proverbs 21:9 in other translations
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop
than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 21:9 in context
- 7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
- 8The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
- 9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
- 10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
- 11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.