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

What does Proverbs 17:1 mean?

These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.

Key themes

LoveAnxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 17:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.