Proverbs 21:19-20
Proverbs 21:19-20 The Message (MSG)
Better to live in a tent in the wild than with a cross and petulant spouse. Valuables are safe in a wise person’s home; fools put it all out for yard sales.
Proverbs 21:19-20 King James Version (KJV)
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.
Proverbs 21:19-20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 21:19-20 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to live alone in the desert than with a quarreling and complaining wife. Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil, but fools waste everything they have.
Proverbs 21:19-20 American Standard Version (ASV)
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 21:19-20 New International Version (NIV)
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife. The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
Proverbs 21:19-20 New King James Version (NKJV)
Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
Proverbs 21:19-20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It is better to dwell in a desert land Than with a contentious and troublesome woman. There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future], But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
Proverbs 21:19-20 New Living Translation (NLT)
It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife. The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.