Proverbs 17:1

Modern English Version

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

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Better is a meal of herbs where love is than a fattened calf with hatred.

It is better to live in the wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and angry wife.

Better is a little that the righteous man has than the abundance of many wicked.

It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

“I have peace offerings with me; this day I have paid my vows.

A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brothers.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with trouble.

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.