Proverbs 19:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹²A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar.
But his favor is like dew on the grass.

¹³A foolish child is a father’s ruin.
A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops.

¹⁴You will receive houses and wealth from your parents.
But a wise wife is given by the Lord.

Proverbs 19:12-14

New International Version

¹²A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,^(A)
but his favor is like dew^(B) on the grass.^(C)

¹³A foolish child is a father’s ruin,^(D)
and a quarrelsome wife is like
the constant dripping of a leaky roof.^(E)

¹⁴Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,^(F)
but a prudent wife is from the Lord.^(G)

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