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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

Proverbs 15:17 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૫:૧૭
વૈરીને ત્યાં પુષ્ટ બળદના ભોજન કરતાં પ્રેમી માણસને ત્યાં સાદાં શાકભાજી ખાવાં ઉત્તમ છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १५:१७
प्रेमवाले घर में सागपात का भोजन, बैरवाले घर में स्वादिष्ट माँस खाने से उत्तम है।

In context

15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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