Ecclesiastes 7:8
Ecclesiastes 7:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride).
Ecclesiastes 7:8 The Message (MSG)
Endings are better than beginnings. Sticking to it is better than standing out.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 King James Version (KJV)
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to finish something than to start it. It is better to be patient than to be proud.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 New International Version (NIV)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.