Quotes about Patience
She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and finally on the seventh day, because she had pressed him so much, he told her the answer. And in turn she explained the riddle to her people.
— Judges 14:17
However, the hair of his head began to grow back after it had been shaved.
— Judges 16:22
On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to depart, but the girl’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate.
— Judges 19:8
Therefore wash yourself, put on perfume, and wear your best clothes. Go down to the threshing floor, but do not let the man know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking.
— Ruth 3:3
When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”
— Ruth 3:4
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
— Ruth 3:10
Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, good. Let him redeem you. But if he does not want to redeem you, as surely as the LORD lives, I will. Now lie here until morning.”
— Ruth 3:13
“Wait, my daughter,” said Naomi, “until you find out how things go, for he will not rest unless he has resolved the matter today.”
— Ruth 3:18
He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.
— 1 Samuel 1:2
But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb.
— 1 Samuel 1:5
Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk
— 1 Samuel 1:13
“May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began eating again, and her face was no longer downcast.
— 1 Samuel 1:18