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Proverbs 21:9
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Proverbs 21:9
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9
It is
better
to
dwell
in a
corner
of the
housetop,
than with a
brawling
[a]
*
woman
in a
wide
house.
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Proverbs 21:9 In-Context
7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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1
[a].
a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions
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