Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. 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. |
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
*But Avraham said, 'Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and El'azar, in like manner, bad things. But now here he is comforted and you are in anguish.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, shalom, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;
For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Iyov, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Yeshua the Messiah--