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


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.

Proverbs 16:32 in Other Translations

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:32The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.

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.