Proverbs 21:19–21

19 Better to live in a desert

than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,

but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love

finds life, prosperity and honor.

19 It is better to live in a desert land

than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.

20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,

but a foolish man devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness,

Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man spendeth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy

Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

19 Better to dwell in the wilderness,

Than with a contentious and angry woman.

20 There is desirable treasure,

And oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man squanders it.

21 He who follows righteousness and mercy

Finds life, righteousness and honor.

19 It is better to live alone in the desert

than with a quarreling and complaining wife.

20 Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil,

but fools waste everything they have.

21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal

finds life, success, and honor.

19 It is better to dwell in a desert land,

Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness

Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

19 It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

20 There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

19 Better to live in a desert 

than with a quarreling and angry woman. 

20 Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person, 

but a fool devours them. 

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy 

will find life, righteousness, and honor. 

19 Better to live in a wilderness

than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.

20 Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,

but a foolish man consumes them.

21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

19 It is better to live in a desert land

than with a contentious and fretful wife.

20 Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise,

but the fool devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life and honor.

19 Better to live in a land of wilderness

than with a wife of quarrels and provocation.

20 Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,

but the foolish person will devour them.

21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness

will find life, righteousness, and honor.

19 It is better to live in a desert

than to live with a nagging, angry wife.

20 The best food and olive oil are stored up in the houses of wise people.

But a foolish man eats up everything he has.

21 Anyone who wants to be godly and loving

finds life, success and honor.

19 It is better to live in a desert land

Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

But a foolish man swallows it up.

21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty

Finds life, righteousness and honor.