Proverbs 15:17
What does Proverbs 15:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better <FI>is<Fi> an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
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Cross references
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!
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