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13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
(Read Proverbs 19:13)
It shows the vanity of the world, that we are liable to the greatest griefs where we promise ourselves the greatest comfort.
(Read Proverbs 19:14)
A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:13-14
Commentary on Proverbs 19:13
(Read Proverbs 19:13)
It shows the vanity of the world, that we are liable to the greatest griefs where we promise ourselves the greatest comfort.
Commentary on Proverbs 19:14
(Read Proverbs 19:14)
A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches.