Proverbs 16:32

Bible in Basic English (1941)

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 The Lord is kind and full of pity, not quickly made angry, but ever ready to have mercy.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.

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 who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.

    9Be not quick to let your spirit be angry; because wrath is in the heart of the foolish.

  • Prov 19:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

    12The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

    17He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

    23A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

    28Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

  • Prov 21:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.

    23He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

  • Prov 16:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

    18Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.

    19Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

    20He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

    3It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

    20For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19Wisdom makes a wise man stronger than ten rulers in a town.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6One hand full of rest is better than two hands full of trouble and desire for wind.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

    9If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26Be angry without doing wrong; let not the sun go down on your wrath;

  • Prov 17:1
    67%

    1Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.