These examples show how Comparative Saying functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
better vegetables with love than ox with hatred
The saying weighs relational peace above luxurious provision.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
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better little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice
The comparison teaches moral priority over material increase.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream and Hebrew/Greek context before live publication.
better dry morsel with quiet than feasting with strife
The proverb values peace above abundance.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
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better corner of housetop than house with quarrels
The comparison teaches that relational strife can make comfort unbearable.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream and Hebrew/Greek context before live publication.
better corner of roof than house with quarrels
The repeated form reinforces the same wisdom priority.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
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good name better than precious ointment
The comparison weighs character above luxury.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream and Hebrew/Greek context before live publication.
better house of mourning than house of feasting
The saying forces sober reflection on mortality and wisdom.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
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better one day in courts than thousand elsewhere
The comparison values nearness to God above ordinary advantage.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
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poor man better than liar
The proverb ranks integrity above outward status.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream and Hebrew/Greek context before live publication.
better open rebuke than hidden love
The comparison values truthful correction above concealed affection.
Source: Draft analytic classification; verify before final publication — Wave 11 Hebrew poetry and wisdom forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final site Bible text stream and Hebrew/Greek context before live publication.
