Proverbs 21:9
“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.”
— Proverbs 21:9
About this verse
Proverbs 21:9 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include marriage, peace. Notable phrases: corner of the housetop; contentious woman.
Speaker
Solomon
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
lonely
Type
proverb
Emotional genome
Comfort power
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