Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
Brawling woman in a wide house
General references
Bible References
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Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell alone in the wilderness than with an angry contentious (quarreling and angry) woman.
Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband. She who acts shameful is rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father. A contentious wife is like drips from a leaky roof.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 27:15
Continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
Brawling woman in a wide house
Proverbs 15:17
Better is a bowel of soup where there is love, than a steak with someone you hate.
Proverbs 17:1
Better is dry bread in peace than a house full of feasting with discord.
General references
Proverbs 9:13
A foolish woman is noisy. She has no sense at all.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman.
Matthew 19:10
The disciples said to him: This being the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.