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Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.King James Bible
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.American Standard Version
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.Young's Literal Translation
Better is a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.Proverbs 17:1 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBetter is a dry morsel - Peace and contentment, and especially domestic peace, are beyond all other blessings. A house full of sacrifices - A Hindoo priest, who officiates at a festival, sometimes receives so many offeringss that his house is filled with them, so that many of them are damaged before they can be used - Ward. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge an house Proverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows. sacrifices Proverbs 21:9,19 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house... Proverbs 17:1 Parallel Commentaries
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Proverbs 15:17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs 17:2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
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