Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 15:17 in English Standard Version "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it." Pr 17:1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. Mt 22:4 Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ Lu 15:23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate.