KJV : Better <02896> [is] the end <0319> of a thing <01697> than the beginning <07225> thereof: [and] the patient <0750> in spirit <07307> [is] better <02896> than the proud <01362> in spirit <07307>.NASB : The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.NASB# : The end<319> of a matter<1697> is better<2896> than<4480> its beginning<7225>; Patience<750> of spirit<7307> is better<2896> than<4480> haughtiness<1364> of spirit<7307>.