Ecclesiastes 7:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

For, having done what was right in God's eyes, you have need of waiting before his word has effect for you.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

1 Peter 1:13

So make your minds ready, and keep on the watch, hoping with all your power for the grace which is to come to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

James 5:11

We say that those men who have gone through pain are happy: you have the story of Job and the troubles through which he went and have seen that the Lord was full of pity and mercy in the end.

James 5:8

Be as calm in your waiting; let your hearts be strong: because the coming of the Lord is near.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing, faith,

Luke 21:19

By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

Proverbs 13:10

The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

Ephesians 4:2

With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.