Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
It's better to have just a small piece of dry bread with peace and quiet than to live in a house full of rich food where there's constant fighting and conflict.
This verse is saying that peace in the home is worth more than wealth and abundance if that wealth comes with constant arguing and tension.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, sacrificial meals were associated with prosperity and celebration, as families would feast on portions of animals offered at the temple. Having a 'house full of sacrifices' represented abundance and wealth. However, Solomon contrasts this material prosperity with the simple but peaceful meal of a 'dry morsel' - basic bread without even oil or sauce to make it more palatable.
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