Proverbs 16:32

New International Version

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in them and be cleansed?” So he turned and went off in a rage.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

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

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 25:15

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

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

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

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, 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

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

Revelation 3:21

To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.