King James Version
Proverbs 21:19 in the King James Version says “It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert”
Proverbs 21:19 · KJV
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. pleasure: or, sport
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“It is better”
H2896good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
“to dwell”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
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