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Proverbs 16:32

World English Bible

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

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Proverbs 16:32 in other translations

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 16:32 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 16:32 in context

  1. 30One who winks his eyes to plot perversities,
    one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
  2. 31Gray hair is a crown of glory.
    It is attained by a life of righteousness.
  3. 32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
    one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
  4. 33The lot is cast into the lap,
    but its every decision is from Yahweh.