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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.
Proverbs 16:32 · King James Version
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Proverbs 16:32 in other translations
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.
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 enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be 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 disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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