Verse 6

Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:16-17 : 16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
  • Prov 17:1 : 1 Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.