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Proverbs 16:32

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 16:32 in other translations

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

Proverbs 16:32 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:32 in context

  1. 30He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
  2. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
  3. 32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
  4. 33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.