Proverbs 16:32

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city.

Cross References

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Keep control of your anger.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick temper causes fights, but patience brings peace and calm.

Proverbs 25:28

People who cannot control themselves are like cities without walls to protect them.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person is very smart. A quick-tempered person makes stupid mistakes.

Romans 12:21

Don’t let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.

Proverbs 19:11

Experience makes you more patient, and you are most patient when you ignore insults.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is kind and merciful. He is patient and full of love.

Ephesians 5:1

You are God’s dear children, so try to be like him.

Revelation 3:21

“I will let everyone who wins the victory sit with me on my throne. It was the same with me. I won the victory and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be a humble person living among the poor than to share the wealth among the proud.

2 Kings 5:12

Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the water in Israel. Why can’t I wash in those rivers in Damascus and become clean?” He was very angry and turned to leave.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right.

Proverbs 16:33

People might throw lots to make a decision, but the answer always comes from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something than to start it. It is better to be gentle and patient than to be proud and impatient.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience, you can make anyone change their thinking, even a ruler. Gentle speech is very powerful.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t become angry quickly, because anger is foolish.