Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 27:15
A continual dropping in a very rainy day, and a contentious woman are alike.