Proverbs 21:20
In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
19It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.
21He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.
Cross References
Job 20:15He hath deuoured substance, and hee shall vomit it: for God shall drawe it out of his bellie.
Psalms 23:5Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the Lord, it maketh riche, and he doeth adde no sorowes with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:19Surely hee will not much remember the dayes of his life, because God answereth to the ioy of his heart.
Ecclesiastes 10:19They prepare bread for laughter, and wine comforteth the liuing, but siluer answereth to all.
Matthew 6:19Lay not vp treasures for your selues vpon the earth, where the mothe and canker corrupt, and where theeues digge 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 →