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Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

In Context

2A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16Better is a little that the righteous hath than the abundance of many wicked.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.

Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

Proverbs 21:19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

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