Proverbs 16:32
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Better <FI>is<Fi> the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 16:32 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 103:8The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
- Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
- Proverbs 16:19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Proverbs 19:11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
- Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
- Proverbs 25:28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
- Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
- Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Ephesians 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- Revelation 3:21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
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