Font Size
Proverbs 21:18-20
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 21:18-20
Revised Standard Version
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright.
19 It is better to live in a desert land
than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 Precious treasure remains[a] in a wise man’s dwelling,
but a foolish man devours it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:20 Gk: Heb and oil
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Bible Gateway Recommends
The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Ed. Basketweave Black/Burgandy Bonded Leather
Retail: $40.99
Our Price: $29.99
Save: $11.00 (27%)
Youcat Bible
Our Price: $24.95
The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
Retail: $69.95
Our Price: $49.49
Save: $20.46 (29%)
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--genuine leather, black
Retail: $109.99
Our Price: $72.99
Save: $37.00 (34%)
Ignatius Bible-RSV, Edition 0002, Paper, Not Applicable
Retail: $49.95
Our Price: $44.96
Save: $4.99 (10%)
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, brown (indexed)
Retail: $64.99
Our Price: $42.99
Save: $22.00 (34%)