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Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

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In Context

2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Proverbs 21:19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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