What does the Bible say about nagging wife?
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The Bible warns that persistent quarrelsomeness can make a home miserable, while calling both husband and wife to humble, loving, God-honoring faithfulness. Proverbs 21:9, 21:19, 25:24, and 27:15 vividly describe the pain of continual contention, not to shame women, but to expose the seriousness of sinful speech and conflict. Proverbs 12:4 and 31:10-31 commend the wife whose character strengthens her household. Yet Scripture also addresses husbands: Ephesians 5:21-33 commands mutual submission and calls husbands to sacrificial love after Christ, while 1 Peter 3:1-2 commends a wife’s gentle, faithful witness. In Christ, both spouses need repentance, grace, patient communication, and forgiveness.
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- Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
- Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
- Proverbs 27:15
A continual dropping on a rainy day And a contentious wife are alike:
- Proverbs 25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
- Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
- 1 Peter 3:1-2
[1] In like manner, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; [2] seeing your pure behavior in fear.
- Proverbs 12:4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
- Ephesians 5:21-33
[21] subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. [22] Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. [24] But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. [25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; [26] that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, [27] that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. [28] Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. [29] For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly; [30] because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones. [31] "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh." [32] This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly. [33] Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
- Proverbs 27:15-16
[15] A continual dropping on a rainy day And a contentious wife are alike: [16] Restraining her is like restraining the wind, Or like grasping oil in his right hand.
- Proverbs 31:10-31
[10] Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. [11] The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. [12] She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life. [13] She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. [15] She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls. [16] She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. [17] She girds her loins with strength, And makes her arms strong. [18] She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. [19] She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle. [20] She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy. [21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet. [22] She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant. [25] Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. [26] She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. [27] She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: [29] "Many women do noble things, But you excel them all." [30] Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
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