Romans 5:4
and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:
Psalm 42:4-5
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
Joshua 10:24-25
It happened, when they brought those kings out to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." They came near, and put their feet on their necks.
1 Samuel 17:34-37
David said to Saul, "Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when a lion or a bear came, and took a lamb out of the flock,
Psalm 27:2-3
When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Psalm 71:14
But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.
Psalm 71:18-24
Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don't forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come.
Romans 15:4
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 1:4-6
who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
2 Corinthians 6:9-10
as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and not killed;
2 Timothy 4:16-18
At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
1 Peter 1:6-7
Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.