Proverbs 17:1

“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.”

"Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." - Proverbs 17:1
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What does Proverbs 17:1 mean?

Proverbs 17:1 (KJV) states, "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." This verse presents a powerful message about the importance of peace and contentment over material wealth and abundance. In this verse, the term "a dry…

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The Peace of a Quiet Home

In the heart of Proverbs 17:1, we encounter a profound truth: "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." At first glance, the imagery of a dry morsel might lead us to contemplate physical nourishment, but the wisdom…

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A Prayer for Peace and Contentment

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, acknowledging Your sovereign presence that fills every corner of my life and guides my every step. You are the source of peace and contentment, and I am reminded of the profound wisdom found in Proverbs 17:1…

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Proverbs 17:1 - "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife."
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Proverbs 17:17 - "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
Proverbs 17:6
Proverbs 27:17
Proverbs 27:17
Proverbs 17:27-28
Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 4:17 - "For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence."
"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." - Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 5:17 - "Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee."
"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." - Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 10:17 - "He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth."
Proverbs 9:17 - "Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant."
Proverbs 13:17 - "A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health."
Proverbs 17:3 - "The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts."
Proverbs 17:6 - "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."
Proverbs 6:17 - "A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,"
Proverbs 1:1 - "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;"
Proverbs 7:17 - "I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon."
Proverbs 3:17 - "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 31:17 - "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."
Proverbs 17:25 - "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 2:17 - "Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God."
Proverbs 12:17 - "He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit."
Proverbs 17:24 - "Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth."