'Patience' in the Bible

Therefore the people quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water so we may [have something to] drink.” And Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you tempt the Lord and try His patience?”

He named the place [where this miracle occurred] Massah (test) and Meribah (contention) because of the quarreling of the sons of Israel, and because they tested the [patience of the] Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us, or not?”

Now, because that the salt of the palace is our salt, and the nakedness of the king we have no patience to see, therefore we have sent and made known to the king;

What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should have patience?

where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

Patience is better than power,and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.

A person’s insight gives him patience,and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A ruler can be persuaded through patience,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning;Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.

Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God?

“Among the smooth stones of the ravineIs your portion, they (the idols) are your lot;Even to them you have poured out a drink offering,You have offered a grain offering.Should I be quiet concerning these things [leaving them unpunished—bearing them with patience]?

You know, Lord;remember me and take note of me.Avenge me against my persecutors.In Your patience, don’t take me away.Know that I suffer disgrace for Your honor.

It has tried my patience; yet its thick rot is not removed from it. Subject its rot to the fire!

Does the family of Jacob say, 'The Lord's patience can't be exhausted -- he would never do such things'? To be sure, my commands bring a reward for those who obey them,

Next I eradicated the three shepherds in one month, for I ran out of patience with them and, indeed, they detested me as well.