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Proverbs 21:19 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 21 · verse 19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.Proverbs 21:19 · King James Version
Proverbs 21:19 in context
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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Key words (Strong's)
- contentiousmidyân{a contest or quarrel}H4079 →
- contentiousmâdôwna contest or quarrelH4066 →
- wildernessʼeretsthe earthH776 →
- wildernessmidbâra pastureH4057 →
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- dwellyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
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Note, 1. Unbridled passions embitter and spoil the comfort of all relations. A peevish angry wife makes her husband's life uneasy, to whom she should be a comfort and a meet help. Those cannot dwell in peace and happiness that cannot dwell in peace and love.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary