Ecclesiastes 7:8

New American Bible - revised edition

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a lofty one.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

The stupid sow discord by their insolence, but wisdom is with those who take counsel.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:18

The ill-tempered stir up strife, but the patient settle disputes.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy person stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than good ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Luke 16:25

Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented.

Luke 21:19

By your perseverance you will secure your lives. The Great Tribulation.

Galatians 5:22

In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:2

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

Hebrews 10:36

You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.

James 5:11

Indeed we call blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, because “the Lord is compassionate and merciful.”

James 5:8

You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.