Ecclesiastes 7:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

It is better to finish something than to start it. It is better to be gentle and patient than to be proud and impatient.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

You must be patient. After you have done what God wants, you will get what he promised you.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person is very smart. A quick-tempered person makes stupid mistakes.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service. With complete self-control put all your hope in the grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ comes.

James 5:11

And we say that those who accepted their troubles with patience now have God’s blessing. You have heard about Job’s patience. You know that after all his troubles, the Lord helped him. This shows that the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

James 5:8

You must be patient too. Never stop hoping. The Lord is coming soon.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Luke 21:19

You will save yourselves by continuing strong in your faith through all these things.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick temper causes fights, but patience brings peace and calm.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘My child, remember when you lived? You had all the good things in life. But Lazarus had nothing but problems. Now he is comforted here, and you are suffering.

Proverbs 28:25

Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust the Lord are rewarded.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride causes arguments, but those who listen to others are wise.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation is better than expensive pleasures. The day someone dies is better than the day they were born.