Proverbs 16:32 · KJV
“{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
The hoary head {is} a crown of glory, {if} it be found in the way of righteousness.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof {is} of the LORD.
Proverbs 16 — Context
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31The 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.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof {is} of the LORD.
Cross References
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 25:28
He that {hath} no rule over his own spirit {is like} a city {that is} broken down, {and} without walls.
Proverbs 14:29
{He that is} slow to wrath {is} of great understanding: but {he that is} hasty of spirit exalteth folly. {hasty...: Heb. short of spirit}
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and {it is} his glory to pass over a transgression. {discretion: or, prudence}
Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Psalms 103:8
The LORD {is} merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. {plentious...: Heb. great in mercy}
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;