Matthew Henry · Verses 16–17
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
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WEBBE
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
BSB
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
KJV
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
ASV
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
BBE
Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.
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