Ecclesiastes 7:8

In 11 translations

BSB

The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

KJV

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

WEB

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

ASV

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

LSV

Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, || Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.

YLT

Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.

DBY

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.

DRC7:9

Better is the end of a speech than the beginning. Better is the patient man than the presumptuous.

GNV7:10

The ende of a thing is better then the beginning thereof, and the pacient in spirit is better then the proude in spirit.

JPS

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

LXXE

The end of a matter is better than the beginning thereof: the patient is better than the high-minded.

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Original-language editions

WLC

ט֛וֹב אַחֲרִ֥ית דָּבָ֖ר מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֑וֹ ט֥וֹב אֶֽרֶךְ־ר֖וּחַ מִגְּבַהּ־רֽוּחַ׃

LXX-Br

Ἀγαθὴ ἐσχάτη λόγων ὑπὲρ ἀρχὴν αὐτοῦ, ἀγαθὸν μακρόθυμος ὑπὲρ ὑψηλὸν πνεύματι.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Hebrews 10:36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
• Psalms 126:5–6Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
• Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
• 1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• James 5:11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
• James 5:8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
• Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
• Proverbs 16:32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
• Luke 16:25But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
• Romans 2:7–8To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.
• Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
• 1 Peter 2:20–21How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also…
• Proverbs 28:25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
• Ephesians 4:2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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