Proverbs 17:1

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:1

BSB
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
AKJV
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
CPDV
A dry morsel with gladness is better than a house full of sacrifices along with conflict.
ERV
Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife.
NHEB
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
SMT
Good a dry morsel and peace with it, above a house full of sacrifices of contention.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:1
Summary
Humble peace surpasses luxurious troubled existence
Event
Simple calm beats conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom