KJV King James Version
Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit.
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Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
WEB World English Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
ASV American Standard Version
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Better is the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better is the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.
Surrounding context — Ecclesiastes 7
5 [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the laughter of the fool: this also [is] vanity.
7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
8 Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit.
9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
10 Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
11 Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.
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Hebrews 10:36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.Psalm 126:5-6They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.Proverbs 14:29[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;James 5:11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.James 5:8Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.Luke 21:19In your patience possess ye your souls.Proverbs 16:32[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,Luke 16:25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.Romans 2:7-8To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:Proverbs 13:10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.Proverbs 28:25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.1 Peter 2:20-21For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.Ephesians 4:2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;Isaiah 10:24-25Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.1 Peter 5:5-6Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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