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.