Proverbs 17:1

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.

DBY DBY

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

Better `is' a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.