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Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Modern English Version
Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Modern English Version
8 The end of a matter is better than the beginning of it,
and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.
9 Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry,
for irritation settles in the bosom of fools.
10 Do not say, “Why were the earlier days better than these days?”
For it is not from wisdom that you inquire this.
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.
Modern English Version (MEV)
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