Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
In other versions
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
ASV
Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
BBE
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
DBY
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
WEB
Better `is' a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
YLT
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
ENG
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
WBT
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
BSB
In context
1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.