Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Compare All Versions
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIV (New International Version)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NLT (New Living Translation)
Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 KJV (King 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.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV (New King James Version)
The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 MSG (The Message)
Endings are better than beginnings. Sticking to it is better than standing out.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride).
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NET (New English Translation)
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.