This is the same with what he had said, ch. xxi. 9. Observe, 1. How
those are to be pitied that are unequally yoked, especially with such
as are brawling and contentious, whether husband or wife; for it is
equally true of both. It is better to be alone than to be joined to one
who, instead of being a meet-help, is a great hindrance to the comfort
of life. 2. How those may sometimes be envied that live in solitude; as
they want the comfort of society, so they are free from the vexation of
it. And as there are cases which give occasion to say, "Blessed is the
womb that has not borne," so there are which give occasion to say,
"Blessed is the man who was never married, but who lies like a servant
in a corner of the house-top."