In Proverbs 15:17, the same 'better' structure contrasts simple food with love versus rich food with hatred.

In Proverbs 21:9, living on a roof is better than with a quarrelsome wife, another 'better' proverb emphasizing peace.

Proverbs 21:19 uses the same 'better a...than' structure, contrasting a desert with a quarrelsome spouse, reinforcing the value of peace over strife.

In Proverbs 7:14, the seductress offers a feast, contrasting with the peace of a simple meal in Proverbs 17:1.

In Psalm 37:16, the little of the righteous is better than wealth of the wicked, mirroring peace over feasting with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 echoes the 'better a handful with quiet' theme, valuing tranquility over restless gain.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 urges a quiet life and minding one's own business, aligning with the proverb's peaceful ideal.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 commands quiet work and self-sufficiency, reinforcing the value of peace over conflict.