Ecclesiastes 4:6

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One handful of peace and quiet is better than two handfuls of hard work and of trying to catch the wind.

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The little that the righteous person has is better than the wealth of many wicked people.

Better a few ⌞possessions⌟ gained honestly than many gained through injustice.

Better a bite of dry bread ⌞eaten⌟ in peace than a family feast filled with strife.

I have seen everything that is done under the sun. Look at it! It’s all pointless. ⌞It’s like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

I’ve used my mind to understand wisdom and knowledge as well as madness and stupidity. ⌞Now⌟ I know that this is ⌞like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

Next, I turned to look at something pointless under the sun: