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Proverbs 17:1
Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
Proverbs 17:1 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 17:1 in other translations
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
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In context
1 Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
2 A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
3 The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
4 A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
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