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
The little that the righteous man has is better
than the abundance of many wicked people.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.

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