Proverbs 17:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 17
1 Better a dry crust with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.[a]
Proverbs 17:1
King James Version
17 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
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Proverbs 17:1
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:1
New International Version
17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)
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