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.
Read all of James 4 NIVWednesday, 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."
Read all of John 15 NIVTuesday, June 23
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Read all of Proverbs 18 NIVMonday, 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.
Read all of Deuteronomy 30 NIVSunday, 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."
Read all of John 14 NIVSaturday, June 20
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Read all of Proverbs 11 NIVFriday, June 19
1 John 3:11
This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
Read all of 1 John 3 NIVBrowse Daily Bible Verses
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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.