Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

The Scriptures 2009

Better is a dry piece of bread and rest with it, Than a house filled with slaughters of strife.

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Better is a meal of vegetables where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and vexed woman.

Tet Better is the little of the righteous one, Than the riches of many wrongdoers.

It is better to dwell in a corner of a roof, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

“Slaughterings of peace offerings are with me; Today I have paid my vows.

A wise servant rules over a son who causes shame, And shares an inheritance among the brothers.

Better is a little with the fear of יהוה, Than great treasure with trouble.

Better is a little with righteousness, Than a large income without right-ruling.