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Proverbs 15:17

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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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  1. Proverbs 17:1Rank 1 from verse 17
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    1BETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

  2. Proverbs 21:19Rank 2 from verse 17
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    19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

  3. 1 John 4:16Rank 3 from verse 17
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    16And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

  4. Matthew 22:4Rank 4 from verse 17
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    4Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

  5. Philippians 2:1Rank 5 from verse 17
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    1IF there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

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Proverbs 15:17

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better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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dinner

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A meal, especially the principal meal of the day; a feast or entertainment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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16Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

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18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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