By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 - English Standard Version 2016 Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.
But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.