Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Modern English Version

⁸ The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ 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

⁸ 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)

⁸ 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

⁸ The end of something is better than its beginning. Patience is better than arrogance.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ A false accusation troubles the wise man and saps the strength of his heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only contention, but with the teachable is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty in temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is greedy stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious oil, and the day of one’s death than one’s birth.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things. But now he is comforted and you are tormented.

Luke 21:19

In your endurance you will gain your souls.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Ephesians 4:2

With all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love,

Hebrews 10:36

For you need patience, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive the promise.

James 5:11

Behold, we consider them blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job and have seen the purpose of the Lord, that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

James 5:8

You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be sober, and set your hope fully upon the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.