13 A calamity to his father 'is' a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife 'are' a continual dropping.

14 House and wealth 'are' the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah 'is' an understanding wife.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:13-14

Commentary on Proverbs 19:13

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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

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A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches.