Proverbs 21:19

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:19

BSB
Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
AKJV
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
CPDV
It is better to live in a deserted land, than with a quarrelsome and emotional woman.
ERV
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
NHEB
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
SMT
Good to dwell in the land of the desert rather than with a woman of contentions and anger.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:19
Summary
Wilderness solitude preferable to contentious spouse companionship
Event
Preference for wilderness over conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom