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Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.
Proverbs 17:1 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.
2 A prudent servant, shall rule over a son who causeth shame, and, in the midst of brothers, shall he share the inheritance.
3 Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.
4 Discord, giveth heed to the aggrieving lip,—Falsehood, giveth ear to the destroying tongue.
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