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Here Is the Perfect Nagging Wife Bible Verse KJV

If you are searching for a “nagging wife” in the King James Version of the Bible, here are some verses to consider. Since the topic of a woman of contentions is a rather negative topic, and a quarreling wife is not a good role model for any woman to emulate — or a recipe for a happy marriage. Also included here are Scripture references about the desirable characteristics of holy women. A woman who fears God makes for a good wife and adds to a happy marriage.

The Nagging Wife Bible Verse KJV — Proverbs

The Book of Proverbs is a book of practical wisdom for life. Marriage is a huge part of life, so it is not surprising that marriage — both the characteristics of good relationships and those that are not so good — are addressed in this book of the Bible.

Proverbs 11:22

“As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.” (KJV)

A pretty woman, married or not, who does not know how to behave or talk appropriately, is compared to a barnyard pig with a gold ring in its nose! What this verse says is that outward loveliness should match or exceed a woman who knows how to properly conduct herself, otherwise she looks ridiculous. A nagging, complaining woman does not have discretion.

Proverbs 14:1

“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” (KJV)

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A smart wife wants to have a good marriage and a peaceful home. The phrase “buildeth her house,” means that the wife works to make her husband happy and strives to have a peaceful home life and a strong marriage. Marriage takes work as it is two people constantly falling in love with each other again and again. But the foolish wife (whether or not she realizes what she is doing) who does not invest her time and energy into trying to have a good marriage, and neglects the work of creating a good home life, actually destroys both her home and her marriage.

Proverbs 19:13

“A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.” (KJV)

A man who has a son who is not wise is a continual bane to his father. So, too, when a wife is continually argumentative, she wearies her husband.

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Proverbs 21:9

“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.” (KJV)

This verse says that it is more advisable to live in a corner of a roof than in a spacious home when living with a wife who is always trying to pick a fight. The henpecked husband is obviously trying to hide from his brawling wife.

Proverbs 21:19

“It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.” (KJV)

This verse is similar in saying that it is better, and obviously, more peaceful, to live in the wilderness, a desert land, than to live with an argumentative and quarrelsome wife.

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Proverbs 25:24

“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.” (KJV)

This verse is a repeat of Proverbs 21:9. The meaning is so important that God directed King Solomon write this same verse two times.

Proverbs 27:15-16

“A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.” (KJV)

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When a man is married to a nagging wife, he has no rest. Domestic squabbles should be kept private, but a contentious woman is, unfortunately, public knowledge. She wants attention, and she doesn’t care who hears her loud voice and constant complaining. Obviously, this type of woman makes her husband look bad and she does not contribute to a strong and happy marriage.

Nagging Wife Bible Verse KJV — Samson’s Wife

In the book of Judges, Samson’s first wife was a nagging wife. Here is a summary of her conniving actions:

Judges 14:16-17

“And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee? And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.” (KJV)

Read the whole sad story in Judges chapter 14.

Opposite of a Nagging Wife Bible Verse KJV — Proverbs

The exact opposite of a nagging wife is a wise woman who loves her husband, desire to edify him, and works to have a mutually happy and satisfying marriage. Here are some Bible verses from the Book of Proverbs about the characteristics of a good woman.

Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.” (KJV)

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Just as a contentious wife makes her husband look bad, a wise woman is the crowning touch, the ultimate accessory to a man. A good wife makes her good husband look even better. The nagging wife makes her husband ashamed of both himself and of her, and the words “rottenness in his bones” alludes that she is not good for his health! Bad stress is the cause of many health problems.

Proverbs 18:22

“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” (KJV)

When a man finds a wife (this verse implies that he was looking for a wife) God says that it is a good thing. Marriage was originally God’s idea. When a man marries a woman, God gives them extra favor. The couple who decides to get married are doing what God intended for men and women, and He will bless their union.

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Proverbs 31:11

“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” (KJV)

This verse is part of the introduction to the list of characteristics of a good wife that the Bible calls “a virtuous woman.” Read the full description of a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10-31.

Opposite of a Nagging Wife Bible Verse KJV — New Testament

The New Testament, too, has much to say both about marriage and the conduct of a good wife.

Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” (KJV)

A wise wife is careful about how she speaks to her husband. Nagging and complaining are corrupt communications. It does not edify the hearer and it certainly does not minister grace either. When a wife uses corrupt communication when speaking to her husband, it shows she doesn’t respect him.

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Ephesians 5:21-23

“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. (KJV)

The wise wife is submissive to her husband, and she knows that as submits to her husband she is also obeying and being submissive to God. A nagging wife is disobedient to God, and as such, she is a rebellious woman. 1 Samuel 15:23a says, “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.” (KJV)

1 Peter 3:1-5

“Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.” (KJV)

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands” (KJV)

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Peter tells the wives of his time (And today, too!) that to have a silent, but powerful, witness to their unbelieving husband is simply to be submissive to them. Submissive women allow their husbands to be the head of their family. The word “conversation” here means “lifestyle.” The wise and submissive wife carefully and daily adorns herself with a beautiful meek and quiet spirit, rather than with a loud and contentious attitude. This meekness on the part of the wife is not weakness, but rather, strength, as she submits to God first and her husband second.

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I hope this has helped you to find the right nagging wife Bible verse KJV. Also I hope that you have realized a nagging wife is not the wife of a happy husband. Since such a wife is rebellious to both God and her husband, she is not happy either. On a much more positive note, check out Marriage According to the Bible — Proverbs 31 Woman.

And to help make your husband happy that he does not have a nagging wife, here are some ideas for a morning prayer for your husband.

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