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 sow in tears will reap in joy.
Isaiah 10:24
Therefore the Lord, the LORD of hosts, says "My people who dwell in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrian, though he strike you with the rod, and lift up his staff against you, as Egypt did.
Luke 16:25
"But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in like manner, bad things. But now here he is comforted and you are in anguish.
James 5:11
Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ?

The patient

Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 16:32
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 28:25
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Luke 21:19
"By your endurance you will win your lives.
Romans 2:7
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality -- eternal life.
Hebrews 10:36
For you need patient endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
James 5:8
You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."