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Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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Proverbs 16:32 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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.

WEB World English Bible

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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29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

30 He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.

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