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Proverbs 17:1-2
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:1-2
English Standard Version
17 (A)Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting[a] with strife.
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over (B)a son who acts shamefully
and (C)will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew sacrifices
Proverbs 17:1-2
New International Version
Proverbs 17:1-2
New International Version
17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
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