Ecclesiastes 2:22 asks what toil gains, reinforcing the futility of striving that this verse contrasts with tranquility.

Psalm 37:16 echoes that a little with righteousness is better than wealth — reinforcing the value of quiet contentment over anxious toil.

Proverbs 15:16 similarly teaches that little with the fear of the Lord surpasses great treasure with trouble — a direct parallel.

Proverbs 15:17 uses the same 'better X with Y than Z with W' structure, contrasting modest peace with lavish strife.

Proverbs 16:8 echoes the same contrast: a little with righteousness is better than much gain with injustice.

Proverbs 17:1 similarly values a dry crust with peace over a feast with strife, reinforcing the theme.

Luke 12:15 warns that life is not about abundance, echoing this verse's preference for a little with peace over much toil.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 urges a quiet life, aligning with 'tranquility' here, though focused on work and minding one's own business.