Proverbs 21:9 bbe — It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.

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"It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house."

— Proverbs 21:9, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 21 — Context

He who gets stores of wealth by a false tongue, is going after what is only breath, and searching for death.

By their violent acts the evil-doers will be pulled away, because they have no desire to do what is right.

Twisted is the way of him who is full of crime; but as for him whose heart is clean, his work is upright.

It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.

The desire of the evil-doer is fixed on evil: he has no kind feeling for his neighbour.

When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.

The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer, lets sinners be overturned to their destruction.

Proverbs 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 21:9 say?

Proverbs 21:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.”

Where is Proverbs 21:9 in the Bible?

Proverbs 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 9.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 21:9.

What translation should I read Proverbs 21:9 in?

Proverbs 21:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 21:9?

Proverbs 21:9 reads (BBE): “It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 21:9 bbe — It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.

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