Ecclesiastes 7:8

American Standard Version (1901)

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 ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

James 5:11

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

James 5:8

Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Luke 21:19

In your patience ye shall win your souls.

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted, and thou art in anguish.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Ephesians 4:2

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.