Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 21:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 21:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. a brawling: Heb. a woman of contentions a wide: Heb. an house of society”
Proverbs 21:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:9
Living in a 'corner of the housetop' (exposed roof corner) is better than sharing a house with a 'brawling woman.' The Hebrew 'midyan' (brawling/contentious) describes constant quarreling. This hyperbolic comparison emphasizes how unbearable contentious companionship is—better to be uncomfortable and alone than comfortable and in conflict. Reformed theology values peace and gentle speech, especially in marriage. While applied here to wives, the principle applies to all relationships. Constant contention destroys fellowship and makes even pleasant surroundings miserable.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:9
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“than with a contentious and fretful woman.”
“A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.”
“A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.”
“than to share a house with a contentious woman.”
“but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.”
“than a house full of feasting with strife.”
“where love is”