Old Testament · VERSE 9

Proverbs 21:9

King James Version

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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Proverbs 21:9 in context

Proverbs 21:7

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Proverbs 21:8

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Proverbs 21:9SELECTED VERSE

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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