Bible Passages About Patience

Romans 12:12

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”

Patience grows alongside hope and prayer.

Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

This passage encourages endurance when good work feels slow.

2 Corinthians 10:17

“Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Proverbs 3:34

“The Lord mocks the mockers but gives grace to the humble.”

Psalm 34:2

“My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.”

1 Corinthians 1:31

“Therefore, as it is written: Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 3:20

“And again, The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”

Proverbs 15:20

“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”

Proverbs 21:2

“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.”

Psalm 75:7

“but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”

Proverbs 15:33

“The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”

1 Kings 10:24

“The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.”

1 Samuel 2:3

“Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.”

Luke 18:13

“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'”

Proverbs 28:13

“Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and forsake them obtain mercy.”

Luke 18:17

“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

James 4:6

“But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says: 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'”

1 Corinthians 3:19

“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

1 Corinthians 1:28-29

“God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.”

Luke 18:14

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

John 3:29

“The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.”

1 Peter 5:5

“Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: 'God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.'”

Deuteronomy 16:17

“Everyone shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you.”

Psalm 20:5

“May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests.”

Psalm 25:21

“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.”

Psalm 37:3

“Trust in the Lord and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.”

Deuteronomy 10:12

“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,”

Leviticus 19:32

“Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.”

Leviticus 19:14

“Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.”

Leviticus 19:3

“Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.”