Proverbs 15:17

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.

Proverbs 15:17 In-Context

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
19 The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
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