KJV - Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

ASV - Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; `and' the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

BBE - The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.

WEB - Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

YLT - Better `is' the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better `is' the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.

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