Parallel Verses
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.
International Standard Version
The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.
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
Oppression makes a wise man foolish (emotionally unstable) (mentally ill) and a bribe destroys the heart.
8
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Romans 2:7-8
[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.
James 5:8
You also be patient. Make your hearts firm, for the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 1:13
Brace up your minds. Remain sober, and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 126:5-6
Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 28:25
The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.
Isaiah 10:24-25
Therefore, this is what the Lord Jehovah of Hosts, declares: O my people who live in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians. They beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did.
Isaiah 10:28-34
They enter Aiath and they pass through Migron. They store supplies at Micmash.
Luke 16:25
Abraham said: Remember, my son, in your lifetime you were given good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. Now he is enjoying himself while you are in torment.
Luke 21:19
You will gain your lives because of your endurance.
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 4:2
Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.
James 5:11
As you know, those who have endured are called blessed. You have heard of the patience (perseverance) (endurance) of Job, and have seen the outcome Jehovah provided, how he was very tender with his affection and mercy. (Psalm 103:8)
1 Peter 2:20-21
What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 5:5-6
Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the older men. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. God resists the proud, but gives loving kindness to the humble.