Proverbs 16:32

New American Bible - revised edition

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be cleansed?” With this, he turned about in anger and left.

Psalm 103:8

Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger, abounding in mercy.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:18

The ill-tempered stir up strife, but the patient settle disputes.

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be humble with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by a life that is just.

Proverbs 16:33

Into the bag the lot is cast, but from the Lord comes every decision.

Proverbs 19:11

It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

By patience is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 25:28

A city breached and left defenseless are those who do not control their temper.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a lofty one.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not let anger upset your spirit, for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool.

Romans 12:21

Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.

Ephesians 5:1

So be imitators of God, as beloved children,

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,

Revelation 3:21

I will give the victor the right to sit with me on my throne, as I myself first won the victory and sit with my Father on his throne.