Proverbs 17:1
What does Proverbs 17:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better <FI>is<Fi> a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
- Psalms 37:16
Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
- Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
- Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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