“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
The principle that the end of a matter is better than its beginning, and that patience is better than pride, recommends perseverance and humility over impetuousness. The comparison of end to beginning suggests that judgment should be deferred until outcomes are clear; rushing to conclusion represents a form of pride. This verse counsels a kind of wisdom that waits, observes, and allows situations to develop before rendering verdict.
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