Ecclesiastes 7:8
ESV
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
NIV
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
NASB
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit.
CSB
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
NLT
Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.
KJV
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
NKJV
The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.