Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 37:16Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;
Proverbs 15:16Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Proverbs 21:19Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.