Ecclesiastes 7:8
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8Better is the aend of a matter than its beginning;
bBetter is patience of spirit than haughtiness of spirit.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning,
and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
and patience is better than pride.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Finishing is better than starting.
Patience is better than pride.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
better to be slow to anger than hot-headed.
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KJV 1900King 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.
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