Proverbs 15:16-17 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶Better a little with the fear of the LORD

than great treasure with turmoil.

¹⁷Better a dish of vegetables where there is love

than a fattened ox with hatred.

— Proverbs 15:16-17

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