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Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of flesh-banquets with strife.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

2A prudent servant shall rule over a son who causeth shame; Yea, with brothers he shall share the inheritance.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16Better is the little of the righteous man Than the great abundance of the wicked;

Proverbs 15:16Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues without right.

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

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