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Ecclesiastes 4:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 4:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 4:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:6
The Preacher offers striking wisdom: 'Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.' The Hebrew 'nachat' (נַחַת, quietness) means rest, satisfaction, contentment. One handful enjoyed with peace surpasses two handfuls gained through anxious toil and spiritual agitation. The phrase 'travail and vexation of spirit' (amal u're'ut ruach, עָמָל וּרְעוּת רוּחַ) describes exhausting labor that disturbs the soul. This verse teaches contentment: modest provision with peace exceeds abundant wealth with anxiety. It challenges both workaholism and materi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 4:6
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“with the fear of Yahweh”
“than great revenues with injustice.”
“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“than a house full of feasting with strife.”