Ecclesiastes 7:8

New Living Translation

Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 14:29

People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

Proverbs 28:25

Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish.

Luke 21:19

By standing firm, you will win your souls.

Galatians 5:22

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Hebrews 10:36

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.

James 5:11

We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

James 5:8

You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.