Proverbs 15:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:8

It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich.

Proverbs 17:1

A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.

Proverbs 21:19

It's better out in the desert than at home with a nagging, complaining wife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Yet a very little food eaten in peace is better than twice as much earned from overwork and chasing the wind.

Matthew 22:4

He sent other servants to say to the guests, “The banquet is ready! My cattle and prize calves have all been prepared. Everything is ready. Come to the banquet!”

Luke 15:23

Get the best calf and prepare it, so we can eat and celebrate.

Philippians 2:1

Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God's Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others.

1 John 4:16

and are sure that God loves us. God is love. If we keep on loving others, we will stay united in our hearts with God, and he will stay united with us.