Ecclesiastes 4:6

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Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Better{H2896} is an handful{H3709} with quietness{H5183}, than both the hands{H2651} full{H4393} with travail{H5999} and vexation{H7469} of spirit{H7307}.

Strong's King James

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

Better is a handful with quietness, than two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.’

Young's Literal Translation

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