Proverbs 15:17

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

v.17This passage

v.18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Philippians 2:1
If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,
Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Matthew 22:4
Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast.
Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
1 John 4:16
And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him.
Psalms 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!