Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

Cross References (19)

  • Hebrews 10:36 (31)

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

  • Psalms 126:5–6 (28)

    Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

  • Proverbs 14:29 (26)

    A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

  • 1 Peter 1:13 (21)

    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revela

  • James 5:11 (20)

    See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome fr

  • James 5:8 (17)

    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

  • Proverbs 15:18 (17)

    A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

  • Luke 21:19 (13)

    By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

  • Proverbs 16:32 (13)

    He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city

  • Galatians 5:22 (13)

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

  • Luke 16:25 (11)

    But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received b

  • Romans 2:7–8 (11)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • Proverbs 13:10 (10)

    Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

  • 1 Peter 2:20–21 (9)

    How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you e

  • Proverbs 28:25 (9)

    A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

  • Ephesians 4:2 (8)

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

  • 1 Peter 5:5–6 (7)

    Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one

  • Isaiah 10:24–25 (7)

    Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you

  • Isaiah 10:28–34 (4)

    Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash.