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Proverbs 17:1-2
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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

17 (A)Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.
2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit sacrifices of strife
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Proverbs 17:1-2
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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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