Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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It is better to dwell in a desert land
Than with a contentious and troublesome woman.
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].
A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city,
And contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.
Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present
Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
A continual dripping on a day of violent showers and a contentious woman are alike; Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind -- "his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers].
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
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Under three things the earth is disquieted and quakes,
And under four it cannot bear up:
Under an unloved woman when she gets married,
And under a maidservant when she supplants her mistress.
Under three things the earth is disquieted and quakes,
And under four it cannot bear up:
Under an unloved woman when she gets married,
And under a maidservant when she supplants her mistress.
Virtues » Of women » Wisdom and virtue
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Women
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Women » Temptresses » Wisdom and virtue of
Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Women » Foolish women
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Women » Wise women
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].