Proverbs 16:32

God's Word

Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

The Abana and Pharpar Rivers in Damascus have better water than any of the rivers in Israel. Couldn’t I wash in them and be clean?” So he turned around and left in anger.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive.

Proverbs 14:29

A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:18

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.

Proverbs 16:31

Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life.

Proverbs 16:33

The dice are thrown, but the Lord determines every outcome.

Proverbs 19:11

A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones.

Proverbs 25:28

⌞Like⌟ a city broken into ⌞and⌟ left without a wall, ⌞so⌟ is a person who lacks self-control.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of something is better than its beginning. It is better to be patient than arrogant.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be quick to get angry, because anger is typical of fools.

Romans 12:21

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good.

Ephesians 5:1

Imitate God, since you are the children he loves.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.

Revelation 3:21

I will allow everyone who wins the victory to sit with me on my throne, as I have won the victory and have sat down with my Father on his throne.