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Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
King James Version
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
World English Bible
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
American Standard Version
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Geneva Bible 1599
Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Darby Translation
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
Young's Literal Translation
Better [is] a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
Bible in Basic English
Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
2A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
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