Ecclesiastes 7:10-12

Revised Geneva Translation

¹⁰ The end of a thing is better than its beginning. To be patient in spirit is better than to be proud in spirit.

¹¹ Do not hasten your spirit to anger. For anger rests in the bosom of fools.

¹² Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely of this thing.