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Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2A discrete seruant shall haue rule ouer a lewde sonne, and hee shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.

Proverbs 15:16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 16:8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

Proverbs 21:19It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

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