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Old TestamentEcclesiastes · Chapter 7

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:8 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Ecclesiastes 7:8 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 — NIV

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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:8

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Shares the theme of patience versus haste and its impact on wisdom.

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Contextual verse which expands on the importance of patience and avoiding anger.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

Mirrors the idea of being slow to anger or frustration and highlights the value of patience.

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

Emphasizes the strength in patience and self-control over rash action.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Connects patience/perseverance with a positive outcome.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey