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

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The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
    and patience(A) is better than pride.

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13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?

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13 Consider what God has done:(A)

Who can straighten
    what he has made crooked?(B)

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14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

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14 When times are good, be happy;
    but when times are bad, consider this:
God has made the one
    as well as the other.(A)
Therefore, no one can discover
    anything about their future.

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