Proverbs 16:32

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could 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 abounding in mercy.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty in temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of a humble spirit among the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

The silvery hair is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision thereof is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue will break a bone.

Proverbs 25:28

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

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and the patient in spirit than the haughty in spirit.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger settles in the bosom of fools.

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Revelation 3:21

“To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.