Ecclesiastes 4:6

One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.

Proverbs 15:16-17


Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.

Proverbs 16:8


Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.

Psalm 37:16


Better is the little of the righteous [who seek the will of God]
Than the abundance (riches) of many wicked (godless).

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Psalm 37:16

Better is the little of the righteous [who seek the will of God]
Than the abundance (riches) of many wicked (godless).
Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.
Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.