Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 32 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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 · 1611

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 · 1901

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

v.31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

v.32This passage

v.33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Revelation 3:21
He 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.
James 1:19
Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
Proverbs 25:28
He whose spirit is without restraint Islikea city that is broken down and without walls.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.