What does Proverbs 15:17 mean?

Proverbs 15:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 15:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

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