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
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:8

BSB
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
AKJV
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
CPDV
The end of a speech is better than the beginning. Patience is better than arrogance.
ERV
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
NHEB
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
SMT
Good the last of a word above its beginning: good slowness of spirit above pride of spirit.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:8
Summary
Patience and completion surpass pride
Event
Contrasting endings with beginnings
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom