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 the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.