Berean Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 7:8
“The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.”
In context
6For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.
7Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
8The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
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