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Proverbs · Chapter 21

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

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Before · Proverbs 21:17–18

17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich. 18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

After · Proverbs 21:20–21

20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up. 21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Read all of Proverbs 21 (31 verses)

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