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. "
— Ecclesiastes 7:8, 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.”
“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
“The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.”
“Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.”
“The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.”
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.