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13 A foolish child is a calamity to a father; a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping.
14 Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
(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.