Proverbs 15:17
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Other Translations of Proverbs 15:17
New International Version
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
English Standard Version
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
The Message
17 Better a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate.
New King James Version
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.
New Living Translation
17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:17
Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17
(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.