Ecclesiastes 4:6
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Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 4:6
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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
Better is a handful with quietness, than both hands full with labour and pursuit of the wind.
- Darby 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
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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