Bible Verses Like Ecclesiastes 7:8

“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”

 

Bible verses related to Ecclesiastes 7:8 (similar cross-references)


Proverbs 14:29 - He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.   (Verses like Proverbs 14:29)

Proverbs 16:32 - He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.   (Verses like Proverbs 16:32)

Romans 2:7-8 - To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,   (Verses like Romans 2:7)

Hebrews 10:36 - For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.   (Verses like Hebrews 10:36)

James 5:8 - Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.   (Verses like James 5:8)

1 Peter 1:13 - Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;   (Verses like 1 Peter 1:13)

Psalms 126:5-6 - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.   (Verses like Psalms 126:5)

Proverbs 13:10 - Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.   (Verses like Proverbs 13:10)

Proverbs 15:18 - A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.   (Verses like Proverbs 15:18)

Proverbs 28:25 - He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.   (Verses like Proverbs 28:25)

Isaiah 10:24-25 - Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger in their destruction.   (Verses like Isaiah 10:24)

Isaiah 10:28-34 - He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one.   (Verses like Isaiah 10:28)

Luke 16:25 - But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.   (Verses like Luke 16:25)

Luke 21:19 - In your patience possess ye your souls.   (Verses like Luke 21:19)

Ephesians 4:2 - With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;   (Verses like Ephesians 4:2)

James 5:11 - Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.   (Verses like James 5:11)

1 Peter 2:20-21 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:   (Verses like 1 Peter 2:20)

1 Peter 5:5-6 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:   (Verses like 1 Peter 5:5)