of a thing , 21_ECC_07:08 Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit. , of a thing , 21_ECC_08:01 Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. ,