Verse 6

Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:16-17 : 16 ¶ Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 ¶ Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
  • Prov 17:1 : 1 ¶ Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.