Verse 6

Better is a handful with quietness than both hands full, with toil and vexation of spirit.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:16-17 : 16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox with hatred.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.
  • Prov 17:1 : 1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 A little that the righteous has is better than the riches of many wicked.