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Quotes About Patience

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.
~ Proverbs 16:32
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
~ Proverbs 17:27
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
~ Proverbs 18:13
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
~ Proverbs 19:2
A manís insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
~ Proverbs 19:11
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
~ Proverbs 19:19
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
~ Proverbs 20:4
An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
~ Proverbs 20:21
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
~ Proverbs 20:22
The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
~ Proverbs 21:5
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
~ Proverbs 23:4
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
~ Proverbs 23:17
Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
~ Proverbs 24:19
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
~ Proverbs 24:27
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”
~ Proverbs 24:29
do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
~ Proverbs 25:8
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
~ Proverbs 25:15
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
~ Proverbs 26:4
A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
~ Proverbs 27:3
A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—
~ Proverbs 27:15
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
~ Proverbs 29:11
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
~ Proverbs 29:20
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
~ Ecclesiastes 3:1
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
~ Ecclesiastes 7:8