Ecclesiastes 7:8-11
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 7
8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit. 9Do not be eager in your spirit to be angry, For anger resides in the heart of fools. 10Do not say, 'Why is it that the former days were better than these?' For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good, And an advantage to those who see the sun.King James Version
Chapter 7
8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 10Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 7
8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit. 9Don't let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools. 10Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these? " since it is not wise of you to ask this. 11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance and an advantage to those who see the sun,New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 7
8Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. 10Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. 11Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.New International Version
New King James Version