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Proverbs 17:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.

Proverbs 17:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 17:1

Theological / Devotional

Sacrifices. Only a part of the animal for a peace offering was burned. The rest, except for the portion for the priest, was eaten by the offerer, his family, and friends (see Lev. 7:11-18). Eating and drinking to excess naturally leads to strife, because the abuse of the stomach is reflected in an excitability of both body and mind (see Prov. 15:16, 17 ; 16:8).

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