NET Bible
"The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride."
— Ecclesiastes 7:8, NET Bible
“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 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.”
“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.”
Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
For like the crackling of quick-burning thorns under a cooking pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This kind of folly also is useless.
Human Wisdom Overturned by Adversity Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.
Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Do not say,“Why were the old days better than these days?” for it is not wise to ask that.
Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.