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Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Proverbs 15:17 · King James Version
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Proverbs 15:17 in other translations
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.
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 understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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