19 It is (A)better to live in a desert land
    than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
20 (B)Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling,
    but a foolish man (C)devours it.
21 Whoever (D)pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find (E)life, righteousness, and honor.
22 (F)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 (G)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
    (H)keeps himself out of (I)trouble.
24 (J)“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man
    who acts with arrogant pride.

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