1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet

than a house full of feasting, with strife.

2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son

and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

1 Better a dry crust eaten in peace

than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.

2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son

and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,

And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

1 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace

than to have a feast where there is quarreling.

2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child

and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

1 Better a bite of dry bread ⸤eaten⸥ in peace 

than a family feast filled with strife. 

2 A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, 

and he will share the inheritance with the brothers. 

1 Better a dry crust with peace

than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son

and share an inheritance among brothers.

1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet

than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,

and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

1 Better a dry morsel and quiet with it

than a house filled with feasts of strife.

2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,

and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.

1 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet

than to eat a big dinner in a house that is full of fighting.

2 A wise servant will rule over a shameful child.

He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.

1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,

And will share in the inheritance among brothers.