Proverbs 21:19-21

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁹ It is better to live in a desert land
    than with a contentious and fretful woman.
²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in a wise man’s dwelling,
    but a foolish man devours it.
²¹ He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life^[b] and honor.