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Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then both the hands full with trauell and vexation of spirit.
- 1611 King James Bible
Ecclesiastes 4:6 side note reference: Prou. 15. 16. and 16. 18.
Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and striving after wind.
- American Standard Version (1901)
One hand full of rest is better than two hands full of trouble and desire for wind.
- Basic English Bible
One hand full of rest is better than two hands full of trouble and desire for wind.
- Darby Bible
Better is a handful with rest, than both hands full with labour, and vexation of mind.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Better is a handful with quietness, than both the hands full with toil and vexation of spirit.
- Webster's Bible
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
- World English Bible
`Better [is] a handful [with] quietness, than two handfuls [with] labour and vexation of spirit.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
Better is a handful of quietness, than both the hands full of labour and striving after wind.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:6
4:6 Better - These are the words of the sluggard, making this apology for his idleness, That his little with ease, is better than great riches got with much trouble.
Tim's comment on 2012-08-19 22:09:33:
Personal application: My company wants me to become a construction foreman with a lot more responsibility ( but very little pay - $2 more per hour..) Bettef is a handful with quietness..
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