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Proverbs 15:17
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
Proverbs 15:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 15:17 in other translations
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
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In context
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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