Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:8
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:8 Context
5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. 6For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. 7Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. 8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 10Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. 11Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
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Translation Details for Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:8
Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:8
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 7:8
7:8 The end - The good or evil of things is better known by their end, than by their beginning. The patient - Who quietly waits for the issue of things. The proud - Which he puts instead of hasty or impatient, because pride is the chief cause of impatience.
Better is the ende of a thing then the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better then the proude in spirit.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; `and' the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.
- Basic English Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.
- Darby Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- Webster's Bible
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- World English Bible
Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible