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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

King James Version (KJV)

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It is better to be living in a waste land, than with a bitter-tongued and angry woman.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es morar en tierra del desierto, que con la mujer rencillosa é iracunda.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Es mejor vivir en el desierto que con una mujer pendenciera y de mal carácter.

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