Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:17

BSB
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
AKJV
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
CPDV
It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
ERV
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
NHEB
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
SMT
Good a ration of herbs and love there, above an ox of the stall and hatred with it.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:17
Summary
Humble meal with love surpasses luxury with conflict
Event
Comparing meals in different relationships
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom