Betteris a dishof vegetableswhereloveis Thana fattenedox[served] with hatred.
Betteris a littlewith righteousnessThangreatincomewith injustice.
Betteris a drymorseland quietnesswith it Thana housefullof feastingwith strife.
It is betterto livein a desertlandThanwith a contentiousand vexingwoman.
One handfullof restis betterthantwo fistsfullof laborand strivingafter wind.
"Againhe sentout otherslavessaying, 'Tellthosewho have been invited,"Behold,I have preparedmy dinner;my oxenand my fattened livestockare [all] butcheredand everythingis ready;cometo the wedding feast."'
and bringthe fattenedcalf,killit, and let us eatand celebrate;
Thereforeifthere is anyencouragementin Christ,ifthere is anyconsolationof love,ifthere is anyfellowshipof the Spirit,ifanyaffectionand compassion,
We have come to knowand have believedthe lovewhichGodhasfor us. Godis love,and the one who abidesin loveabidesin God,and Godabidesin him.
