Proverbs 16:32

New Century Version

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

The Abana and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the waters of Israel. Why can’t I wash in them and become clean?” So Naaman went away very angry.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord shows mercy and is kind. He does not become angry quickly, and he has great love.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 15:18

People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be humble and be with those who suffer than to share stolen property with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is like a crown of honor; it is earned by living a good life.

Proverbs 16:33

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

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Proverbs 25:15

With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.

Proverbs 25:28

Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

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

Ecclesiastes 7:9

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

Romans 12:21

Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.

Ephesians 5:1

You are God’s children whom he loves, so try to be like him.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

Revelation 3:21

“Those who win the victory will sit with me on my throne in the same way that I won the victory and sat down with my Father on his throne.