1 sn One of the frequent characteristics of wisdom literature is the “better” saying; it is a comparison of different but similar things to determine which is to be preferred. These two verses focus on spiritual things being better than troubled material things.
2 sn Turmoil refers to anxiety; the fear of the
3 sn Not all wealth has turmoil with it. But the proverb is focusing on the comparison of two things – fear of the