Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; `and' the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Better `is' the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better `is' the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.