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Proverbs 17:1-2
1599 Geneva Bible

17 1 Better is a dry morsel, if peace be with it, than an house full of [a]sacrifices with strife.

2 A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the [b]heritage among the brethren.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 For whereas were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, wherewith they feasted.
  2. Proverbs 17:2 That is, shall be made governor over the children.
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