'Little' in the Bible

For even though I did grieve you with my letter, I do not regret it [now]; though I did regret it —for I see that the letter hurt you, though only for a little while—

as it is written [in Scripture], “He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not lack.”

I wish you would bear with me [while I indulge] in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me [as you read this].

I repeat then, let no one think that I am foolish; but even if you do, at least accept me as foolish, so that I too may boast a little.