Proverbs 21:19-21

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁹ Better to live in a wilderness
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.^(A)

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a fool consumes them.^[a](B)

²¹ The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honour.^(C)