Proverbs 25:24 net — It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

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"It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife."

— Proverbs 25:24, NET Bible

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Proverbs 25 — Context

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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,

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for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

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It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

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Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.

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Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

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It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.

Proverbs 25:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 25:24 say?
Proverbs 25:24 in the NET Bible reads: “It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.”
Where is Proverbs 25:24 in the Bible?
Proverbs 25:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verse 24.
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 25:24.
What translation should I read Proverbs 25:24 in?
Proverbs 25:24 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 25:24?
Proverbs 25:24 reads (NET): “It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.” 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.
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