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Proverbs 17:1

Proverbs 17:1 is verse 1 of Proverbs chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Or sacrifices

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

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

Proverbs 17:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

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