Ecclesiastes 4:6

Ecclesiastes 4:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6Better one handful with tranquillity

than two handfuls with toil

and chasing after the wind.

6One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.

6One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.

6One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.

6Better one handful with tranquility

than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.

6One handful with peace and quiet

is better than two handfuls with hard work.

Working too hard is like chasing the wind.