Proverbs 17:1

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Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better{H2896} is a dry{H2720} morsel{H6595}, and quietness{H7962} therewith, than an house{H1004} full{H4392} of sacrifices{H2077} with strife{H7379}.
Strong's King James
Good is a dry crumb and ease with it, Than a house full of sacrifices (feasting) of strife.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Better is a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
Young's Literal Translation

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