Nehr · Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:9

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

Proverbs 21:9, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than <FI>with<Fi> a woman of contentions and a house of company.

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