Ecclesiastes 7:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Something completed is better than something just begun; patience is better than too much pride.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Too much pride causes trouble. Be sensible and take advice.

Proverbs 14:29

It's clever to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 28:25

Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving care at the time of birth.

Luke 16:25

Abraham answered, “My friend, remember that while you lived, you had everything good, and Lazarus had everything bad. Now he is happy, and you are in pain.

Luke 21:19

You will be saved by being faithful to me.

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

Hebrews 10:36

Learn to be patient, so that you will please God and be given what he has promised.

James 5:11

In fact, we praise the ones who endured the most. You remember how patient Job was and how the Lord finally helped him. The Lord did this because he is so merciful and kind.

James 5:8

Be patient like those farmers and don't give up. The Lord will soon be here!

1 Peter 1:13

Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how kind God will be to you when Jesus Christ appears.