Ecclesiastes 7:8

New International Version

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

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

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.

Luke 21:19

Stand firm, and you will win life.

Galatians 5:22

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

Ephesians 4:2

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Hebrews 10:36

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

James 5:11

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

James 5:8

You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.