Proverbs 16:32
“He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.”
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Proverbs 16:32 Context
30He shutteth his eyes to deuise froward things: moouing his lips he bringeth euill to passe. 31The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse. 32He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie. 33The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:32
[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
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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 who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
- Basic English Bible
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
- Darby Bible
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
- Webster's Bible
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
- World English Bible
Better [is] the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:32
16:32 Is better - Of a more gallant and generous spirit, and more valiant and victorious.