Proverbs 17:1 · KJV
“Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife. {sacrifices: or, good cheer}”
— Proverbs 17:1
Proverbs 17 — Context
Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife. {sacrifices: or, good cheer}
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot {is} for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Cross References
Proverbs 15:17
Better {is} a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Psalms 37:16
A little that a righteous man hath {is} better than the riches of many wicked.
Proverbs 21:19
{It is} better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. {in...: Heb. in the land of the desert}
Proverbs 21:9
{It is} better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. {a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions} {a wide...: Heb. an house of society}
Proverbs 7:14
{I have} peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. {I have...: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me}