World English Bible
Proverbs 21:19
“It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 21
17
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
21
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.