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Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
Proverbs 15:17 · Geneva 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 a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
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In context
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
20 A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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