Proverbs 21:20
In a wise mans house there is a great treasure and oyle: but a foolishe body spendeth vp all.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
19It is better to dwell in the wyldernesse, then with a chydyng and an angrye woman.
21Who so foloweth righteousnesse and mercy, findeth both life, righteousnesse, and honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:22The blessyng of the Lorde maketh riche: and bryngeth no sorowe of heart with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19For vnto whom soeuer God geueth riches, goodes, and power, he geueth it him to enioy it, to take it for his portion, and to be refresshed of his labour: this is the gyft of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19Meate maketh men to laugh, and wine maketh them merie: but vnto money are all thinges obedient.
Matthew 6:19Hoorde not vp for your selues, treasures vpon earth, where the moth and rust doth corrupt, and where theeues breake through, and steale.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:20
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. Note, 1. Unbridled passions embitter and spoil the comfort of all relations. A peevish angry wife makes her husband's life uneasy, to whom she should be a comfort and a meet help. Those cannot dwell in peace and happiness that cannot dwell in peace and love. Even those that are one flesh, if they be not withal one spirit, have no joy of their union. 2. It is better to have no company than bad company. The wife of thy covenant… Read the whole commentary →