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 · 2000

Better 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 · 1611

Better 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 · 1901

Better 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 · 1949

The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Better <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) · 1752

Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.

Context

v.7Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

v.8This passage

v.9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

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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