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Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Jubilee Bible 2000
Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Jubilee Bible 2000
8 Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and he who has suffered in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
9 Do not be hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
10 Never say, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
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Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
New International Version
8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
and patience(A) is better than pride.
9 Do not be quickly provoked(B) in your spirit,
for anger resides in the lap of fools.(C)
10 Do not say, “Why were the old days(D) better than these?”
For it is not wise to ask such questions.
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