22 Better is the life of a poor man under a shelter of logs than sumptuous fare in another man’s house. (WEB)
Sirach 29:22
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Proverbs 12:8–10
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Proverbs 17:1–2
1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
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Proverbs 16:18–20
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Sirach 30:13–15
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Proverbs 25:23–25
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Proverbs 21:8–10
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Proverbs 15:16–18
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. 17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
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