Ecclesiastes 7:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 (KJV)
American Standard 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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:8 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit."
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:8 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:8 is verse 8 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 7:8 can I read here?
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