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Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 16:32 in other translations
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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In context
29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30 He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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