Proverbs 27:15
A roof leaking on a cold day, and an argumentative woman, are comparable.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
In Context
14Whoever blesses his neighbor with a grand voice, rising in the night, shall be like one who curses.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:13A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.
Proverbs 21:19It is better to live in a deserted land, than with a quarrelsome and emotional woman.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:15
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. Note, 1. It is a great folly to be extravagant in praising even the best of our friends and benefactors. It is our duty to give every one his due praise, to applaud those who excel in knowledge, virtue, and usefulness, and to acknowledge the kindnesses we have received with thankfulness; but to do this with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, to be always harping on this string, in all… Read the whole commentary →