Ecclesiastes 7:8

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

1 Peter 1:13

Why gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

James 5:11

Behold, we count them happy which endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

James 5:8

Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Luke 21:19

In your patience possess you your souls.

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Ephesians 4:2

With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love;

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.