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Proverbs 17:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

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The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.

It is better to be living in a waste land, than with a bitter-tongued and angry woman.

It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.

I have a feast of peace-offerings, for today my oaths have been effected.