Ecclesiastes 4:6

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Ecclesiastes 4:6 The Message (MSG)

One handful of peaceful repose Is better than two fistfuls of worried work— More spitting into the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 King James Version (KJV)

Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 New Century Version (NCV)

Maybe so, but I say it is better to be content with what little you have. Otherwise, you will always be struggling for more, and that is like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and striving after wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 New International Version (NIV)

Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 New King James Version (NKJV)

Better a handful with quietness Than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 New Living Translation (NLT)

And yet, “Better to have one handful with quietness than two handfuls with hard work and chasing the wind.”

Ecclesiastes 4:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.