Proverbs 16:32

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 He whose spirit is without restraint Is [like] a city that is broken down and without walls.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 14:29
    84%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28He whose spirit is without restraint Is [like] a city that is broken down and without walls.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; [and] the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 19:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

    12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

    23A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 21:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 16:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

    18Pride [goeth] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

    19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, [it tendeth] only to evil-doing.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

    20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and striving after wind.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

  • Prov 17:1
    67%

    1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.