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.
