Ecclesiastes 7:8

The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.

Proverbs 14:29

Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

Proverbs 16:32

Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.

Romans 2:7-8

eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will you can receive what he has promised.

James 5:8

You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.

Psalm 126:5-6

Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Proverbs 15:18

The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.

Proverbs 28:25

An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

Isaiah 10:24-25

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies says: "My people, you who live in Zion, don't be afraid of the Assyrians, of the rod that beats you, who lift up their club against you as the Egyptians did.

Isaiah 10:28-34

"The Assyrian commander has come upon Aiath and has passed through Migron; he stores his supplies at Michmash.

Luke 16:25

"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.

Luke 21:19

By your endurance you will protect your lives."

Galatians 5:22

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

Ephesians 4:2

demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.

James 5:11

We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

1 Peter 2:20-21

What good does it do if, when you sin, you patiently receive punishment for it? But if you suffer for doing good and receive it patiently, you have God's approval.

1 Peter 5:5-6

In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Better

Psalm 126:5
Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest.
Isaiah 10:24
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies says: "My people, you who live in Zion, don't be afraid of the Assyrians, of the rod that beats you, who lift up their club against you as the Egyptians did.
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, "My child, remember that during your lifetime you received blessings, while Lazarus received hardships. But now he is being comforted here, while you suffer.
James 5:11
We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.

The patient

Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 14:29
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 15:18
The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
Proverbs 16:32
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Proverbs 28:25
An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will protect your lives."
Romans 2:7
eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;
Hebrews 10:36
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will you can receive what he has promised.
James 5:8
You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 2:20
What good does it do if, when you sin, you patiently receive punishment for it? But if you suffer for doing good and receive it patiently, you have God's approval.
1 Peter 5:5
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."

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