Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Holman Bible
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
A Conservative Version
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
American Standard Version
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Amplified
The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride).
Bible in Basic English
The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.
Darby Translation
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.
Julia Smith Translation
Good the last of a word above its beginning: good slowness of spirit above pride of spirit
King James 2000
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The end of a matter [is] better than its beginning; {better to be slow to anger than hot-headed}.
Modern King James verseion
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it; the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The end of a thing is better than the beginning. The patient of spirit is better than the high minded.
NET Bible
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.
New Heart English Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
The Emphasized Bible
Better the latter end of a thing, than the beginning thereof, - Better a patient spirit, than a haughty spirit.
Webster
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
World English Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Youngs Literal Translation
Better is the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better is the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Beneficial
7 Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart. 8 The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one. 9 Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since anger settles down in the lap of fools.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 16:32
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Romans 2:7-8
eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;
Hebrews 10:36
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will you can receive what he has promised.
James 5:8
You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.
Psalm 126:5-6
Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest.
Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 15:18
The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
Proverbs 28:25
An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Isaiah 10:24-25
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies says: "My people, you who live in Zion, don't be afraid of the Assyrians, of the rod that beats you, who lift up their club against you as the Egyptians did.
Isaiah 10:28-34
"The Assyrian commander has come upon Aiath and has passed through Migron; he stores his supplies at Michmash.
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will protect your lives."
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Ephesians 4:2
demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.
James 5:11
We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
1 Peter 2:20-21
What good does it do if, when you sin, you patiently receive punishment for it? But if you suffer for doing good and receive it patiently, you have God's approval.
1 Peter 5:5-6
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."