Proverbs 15:16-18

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.^(A)

¹⁷ Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox^(B) with hatred.^(C)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(D)
but one slow to anger^(E) calms strife.