Proverbs
Chapters 21:19-25
New English Translation
19It is better to live in a desert landthan with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish person devours all he has.
21The one who pursues righteousness and lovefinds life, bounty, and honor.
22The wise person can scale the city of the mightyand bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
23The one who guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his life from troubles.
24A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”acts with overbearing pride.
25What the sluggard desires will kill him,for his hands refuse to work.