Ecclesiastes 7:8

The Scriptures 2009

The end of a matter is better than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the desire of Elohim, you receive the promise:

Proverbs 14:29

He who is patient has great understanding, But he who is short of spirit exalts folly.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, set your expectation perfectly upon the favour that is to be brought to you at the revelation of יהושע Messiah,

James 5:11

See, we call those blessed who endure. You have heard of the endurance of Iyoḇ and saw the purpose of יהוה, that He is very sympathetic and compassionate.

James 5:8

You too, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Master has drawn near.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustworthiness,

Luke 21:19

“Possess your lives by your endurance!

Proverbs 16:32

He who is patient is better than the mighty, And he who rules over his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 15:18

A man of wrath stirs up strife, But he who is patient appeases strife.

Luke 16:25

“But Aḇraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your life you received your good, and likewise El‛azar the evil, but now he is comforted and you are suffering.

Proverbs 28:25

He who is greedy stirs up strife, But he who trusts in יהוה prospers.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only strife, But wisdom is with those who take advice.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and meekness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious oil, and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.