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
A little to the righteous is better than the riches of many wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.
Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry piece of bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with fighting.