Holy Scripture
Proverbs 15:17
A church father on this verse
“"Herbs with love are better than a fatted calf with deceit." This is reminiscent of what we said before, that herbs are not the Agape, but that meals should be taken with charity. A middle course is good in all things, and no less so in serving a banquet. Extremes, in fact, are dangerous, but the mean is good, and all…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.
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In context
15The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
16Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
— Proverbs 15:17 —
18A passionate man stirs up strife; But he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.