Proverbs 16:32

American King James Version (1999)

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.

Psalm 103:8

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Proverbs 25:15

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 25:28

He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Romans 12:21

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Ephesians 5:1

Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children;

James 1:19

Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Revelation 3:21

To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.