Ecclesiastes 7:8

New International Reader's Version

The end of a matter is better than its beginning. So it’s better to be patient than proud.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:18

A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict. But a person who is patient calms things down.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 28:25

People who always want more stir up conflict. But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than fine perfume. People can learn more from mourning when someone dies than from being happy when someone is born.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember what happened in your lifetime. You received your good things. Lazarus received bad things. Now he is comforted here, and you are in terrible pain.

Luke 21:19

Remain strong in the faith, and you will receive eternal life.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Ephesians 4:2

Don’t be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.

Hebrews 10:36

You need to be faithful. Then you will do what God wants. You will receive what he has promised.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

James 5:8

You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.