Proverbs 21:19-21

New King James Version

¹⁹Better to dwell ^[a]in the wilderness,
Than with a contentious and angry woman.

²⁰^(A)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.

²¹^(B)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 21:19-21

New International Version

¹⁹Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.^(A)

²⁰The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.

²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity^[a]^(B) and honor.^(C)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)