Ecclesiastes 7:8

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ is shown to you.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

James 5:8

You, too, must be patient. Do not give up hope, because the Lord is coming soon.

Galatians 5:22

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

Luke 21:19

By continuing to have faith you will save your lives.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Proverbs 15:18

People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember when you were alive you had the good things in life, but bad things happened to Lazarus. Now he is comforted here, and you are suffering.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person causes trouble, but the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only leads to arguments, but those who take advice are wise.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble, gentle, and patient, accepting each other in love.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

It is better to have respect than good perfume. The day of death is better than the day of birth.