In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “the fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh”, and in chapter four and verse six of his book Solomon said, “better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail”, where we read,
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
The verse reads, “Better is an handful with quietness, …” Solomon began with the words, “better is an handful” or “more pleasant, agreeable, excelling and valuable exists a palm, hollow or flat of the physical hand” “with quietness” which means “accompanied by favor and rest” compared to the following. Solomon said a small amount that may be held in the hollow of the hand accompanied by favor and peace is more pleasant and valuable than the following.
The verse goes on to say, “… than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.” Daniel continued with the words, “than both the hands” or “compared to both of the physical hands being” “full with travail” which means “handfuls accompanied by toil, trouble and wearisome labor” “and vexation” or “and longing, striving and grasping” “of spirit” which means “pertaining to the wind or breath of air”. Solomon said a palm filled with a small amount of peace is more excellent than having both physical hands “filled” with toil, trouble and grasping for the wind.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how valuable peace and tranquility are in a person’s life. A person may possess an abundance of earthly things, but if it is accompanied by trouble and vexation, it’s not worth it. God wants us to have peace with Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us the tranquility of His Holy Spirit as He guides us in whatever we possess in this life.
Next time Solomon says, “I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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