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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 19

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The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
King James Version
[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
American Standard Version
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
New English Translation
It is better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
World English Bible
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.