Proverbs 17:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Better is a dry morsel - without butter or oil (Leviticus 7:10).

Than a house full of sacrifices - victims, part of which were offered in sacrifice and the rest feasted upon. The choicest beasts were need in sacrifice, so that their flesh would be of the best kind.

With strife - (Proverbs 15:17.)

Proverbs 17:1

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrificesa with strife.