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Proverbs 17:1
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Proverbs 17:1
1BETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
1¶ *‖Better is a drie morsell, and quietnesse therewith; then an house full of sacrifices with strife.
- Or, good cheere.
- Chap. 15.17.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 17:1
More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Without moisture; also to become or make free from moisture.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A piece; a meal; something to be eaten.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A state of rest; stillness.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
sacrifices
Offerings presented to God; also acts of presenting such offerings or things devoted to God.
Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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Open the full verse study16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
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Open the full verse study19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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Open the full verse study9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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Open the full verse study14I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
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