A parent is worn to a frazzle by a stupid child; a nagging spouse is a leaky faucet. (The Message)
When family relationships go sour, every other area of life is affected. A rebellious child wears on a parent's mind all day and all night. A spouse who is always complaining and never happy is a drag to live with.
This is why it is important to keep communication lines open within the family. Deal with issues as they arise. Don't allow issues to linger and tensions to build.
New English Translation
ReplyDelete19:14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents,but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
This statement describes a wife who has a skillful use of knowledge and discretion that proves to be successful. This contrasts with the preceding verse. The proverb is not concerned about unhappy marriages or bad wives (both of which exist); it simply affirms that when a marriage works out well one should credit it as a gift from God.