Verse 6

Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:16-17 : 16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it. 17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.
  • Prov 17:1 : 1 Better a dry piece of bread with peace than a house full of feasting accompanied by strife.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked.