Proverbs 21:19-21

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁹ It is better to live in a desert land
    than with a contentious and fretful wife.
²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.
²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life^[b] and honour.