Ecclesiastes 7:8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, with your minds ready for action,  be sober-minded  and set your hope  completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation  of Jesus Christ.

James 5:11

See, we count as blessed those who have endured.  You have heard of Job’s endurance  and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about #– #the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

James 5:8

You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Galatians 5:22

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

Luke 21:19

By your endurance, gain   your lives.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions,  than capturing a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger  calms strife.

Luke 16:25

‘ “Son,”   Abraham said, “remember that during your life you received your good things,   just as Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here,   while you are in agony.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the  Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility  and gentleness, with patience,  bearing  with one another in love,

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.