Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Revised Version 1885 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. American Standard Version (1901) Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Common English Bible The end of something is better than its beginning. Patience is better than arrogance. Catholic Public Domain Version A false accusation troubles the wise man and saps the strength of his heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart. |