Proverbs 27:15
An argumentative wife is as irritating as constant dripping on a rainy day.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
In Context
16Trying to stop her is like trying to make the wind stop or trying to hold olive oil in your hand.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:13A stupid son makes his father miserable, and an argumentative wife is like dripping that never stops.
Proverbs 21:19It's better to live in a desert than with an argumentative and bad-tempered wife.
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 →