Verse of the Day
Proverbs 16:32 NIV
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Translations of Today's Verse
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.English Standard Version
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.The Message
Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.New King James Version
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.New Living Translation
It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.Proverbs 16:32 In-Context
30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Thursday, June 25
James 4:4
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
Wednesday, June 24
John 15:12-13
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
Tuesday, June 23
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Monday, June 22
Deuteronomy 30:16
For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.
Sunday, June 21
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Saturday, June 20
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Friday, June 19
1 John 3:11
This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 16:32
(Read Proverbs 16:32)
To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.