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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 froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is 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 decision 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 furious 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 loving-kindness.
- Ephesians 5:1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children,
- James 1:19So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
- Proverbs 16:19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Proverbs 25:28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.
- Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Revelation 3:21He that overcomes, to him will I give to sit with me in my throne; as I also have overcome, and have 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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