Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
In Context
5The foole foldeth his hands, and eateth vp his owne flesh.
7Againe I returned, and sawe vanitie vnder the sunne.
Cross References
Proverbs 15:16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 16:8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
Ecclesiastes 1:14I haue considered all the workes that are done vnder the sunne, and beholde, all is vanitie, and vexation of the spirit.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 4:5-7
The Prevalence of Oppression. 4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. 5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. 6 Better is a handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. Here Solomon returns to the observation and consideration of the vanity and vexation of spirit that attend the business of this world, which he had spoken of before, ch. ii.… Read the whole commentary →