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Ecclesiastes 7:8

Christian Standard Bible

8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.

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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.

English Standard Version

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

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.

New American Standard Bible

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit.

New International Version

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

New King James Version

The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

New Living Translation

Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

World English Bible

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