Ecclesiastes 7:8
ESV, NIV, KJV · TruthBound Bible
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.
KJV
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.