Ecclesiastes 7:8

Ecclesiastes 7:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8The end of a matter is better than its beginning,

and patience is better than pride.

8The end of a matter is better than its beginning;

Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit.

8The end of a matter is better than its beginning;

Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.

8The end of a matter is better than its beginning;

Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride).

8The end of a matter is better than the beginning,

and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

8The end of a matter is better than its beginning.

So it’s better to be patient than proud.