Proverbs 17:1

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 1

These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.

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