Proverbs 17:1
King James Version (KJV)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
In context
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:1 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
- WEB World English Bible
- Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Better [is] a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.