Proverbs 16:32
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:32
New International Version
32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
English Standard Version
32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
The Message
32 Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
New King James Version
32 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
32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:32
Commentary on Proverbs 16:32
(Read Proverbs 16:32)
To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.