Ecclesiastes 7:8-13 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

8. The end of anything is better than its beginning.Patience is better than pride.

9. Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbour a grudge.

10. Never ask, “Oh, why were things so much better in the old days?” It's not an intelligent question.

11. Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance

12. and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe — this is the advantage of knowledge.

13. Think about what God has done. How can anyone straighten out what God has made crooked?

Ecclesiastes 7