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17 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace
    than to have a feast where there is quarreling.

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child
    and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

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17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

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

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