32The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.


In Context

29 An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good

30 He that with fixed eyes deviseth?? wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass.

31 Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

32 The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.

33 Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.

Proverbs 16:32 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:32Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:32Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.