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.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better is the ende of a thing then the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better then the proude in spirit.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Ecclesiastes chapter 7

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; `and' the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.
- Basic English Bible

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.
- Darby Bible

Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- Webster's Bible

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- World English Bible

Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Greg's comment on 2014-03-06 21:38:48:

I think that being on your way out of this world is a good thing for a few lucky souls The remainder

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