Ecclesiastes 7:8
What does Ecclesiastes 7:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 7:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better <FI>is<Fi> the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better <FI>is<Fi> the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 4:2
with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
- Luke 21:19
In your patience ye shall win your souls.
- Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
- Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
- 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Romans 2:7
to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
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