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
Than the abundance of many wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full of feasting with strife.

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