American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:32
32He 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 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
- New International Version (NIV)Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Context of Proverbs 16:32
30He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city. 33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
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ט֤וֹב אֶ֣רֶךְ אַ֭פַּיִם מִגִּבּ֑וֹר וּמֹשֵׁ֥ל בְּ֝רוּח֗וֹ מִלֹּכֵ֥ד עִֽיר׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:32
- Proverbs 14:29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
- Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
- Proverbs 19:11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
- Psalms 103:8Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
- Ephesians 5:1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
- James 1:19Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Proverbs 16:19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Proverbs 25:28He whose spirit is without restraint Islikea city that is broken down and without walls.
- Romans 12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Revelation 3:21He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.
Commentaries on Proverbs 16:32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32He that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city - It is much easier to subdue an enemy without than one within. There have been many kings who had conquered nations, and yet were slaves to their own passions. Alexander, who conquered the world, was a slave to intemperate anger, and in a fit of it slew Clytus, the best and most intimate of all his friends, and one whom he loved beyond all others. The spirit of this maxim is so self-evident, that most…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32Verse 32 To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32Patience and self-control are more valuable than using force.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. (Compare Pr 14:29). taketh a city--that is, by fighting.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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