Proverbs 16:32

Tree of Life Version

Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.

Cross References

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city whose walls are broken down is one with no control over his temper.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly.

Romans 12:21

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

Proverbs 19:11

Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.

Psalm 103:8

Adonai is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and plentiful in mercy.

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore be imitators of God, as dearly loved children;

Revelation 3:21

To the one who overcomes I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I myself overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.

2 Kings 5:12

Aren’t Amanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better the end of a matter than its beginning. Better a patient spirit than a proud one.

Proverbs 25:15

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

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the bosom of fools.