Proverbs 16:32

New English Translation

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

The rivers of Damascus, the Abana and Pharpar, are better than any of the waters of Israel! Could I not wash in them and be healed?” So he turned around and went away angry.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is compassionate and merciful; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.

Proverbs 14:29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap 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 dearly loved children

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

Revelation 3:21

I will grant the one who conquers permission to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.