Proverbs 17:1

American Standard Version 2015

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

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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,\par\tab Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

It is better to dwell in a desert land,\par\tab Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

Better is a little that the righteous hath\par\tab Than the abundance of many wicked.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,\par\tab Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

Sacrifices of peace-offerings are with me;\par\tab This day have I paid my vows.

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,\par\tab And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,\par\tab Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is a little, with righteousness,\par\tab Than great revenues with injustice.