Proverbs 21:18-20

Contemporary English Version

¹⁸ God's people will escape,
but all who are wicked
    will pay the price.
¹⁹ It's better out in the desert
than at home with a nagging,
    complaining wife.
²⁰ Be sensible and store up
    precious treasures—
don't waste them
    like a fool.