Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | Better | ט֤וֹב | h2896 |
| 1 | morsel | פַּ֣ת | h6595 |
| 2 | is a dry | חֲ֭רֵבָה | h2720 |
| 3 | and quietness | וְשַׁלְוָה | h7962 |
| 4 | | בָ֑הּ | h0 |
| 5 | therewith than an house | מִ֝בַּ֗יִת | h1004 |
| 6 | full | מָלֵ֥א | h4392 |
| 7 | of sacrifices | זִבְחֵי | h2077 |
| 8 | with strife | רִֽיב׃ | h7379 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better `is' a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.