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Proverbs 17:1-2
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17 Dry crumbs in peace[a] are better
than a full meal[b] with strife.

2 A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
    and will share in the inheritance among brothers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
  2. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat
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Proverbs 17:1-2
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17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
    and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

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