Proverbs 16:32

Geneva Bible (1560)

He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Wherefore my deare brethren, let euery man be swift to heare, slowe to speake, and slowe to wrath.
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 A man that refraineth not his appetite, is like a citie which is broken downe and without walles.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Bee not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with goodnesse.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Bee yee therefore followers of God, as deare children,
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercie, slowe to anger and of great kindnesse.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 To him that ouercommeth, will I graunt to sit with me in my throne, euen as I ouercame, and sit with my Father in his throne.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
    84%

    29He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28A man that refraineth not his appetite, is like a citie which is broken downe and without walles.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8(7:10) The ende of a thing is better then the beginning thereof, and the pacient in spirit is better then the proude in spirit.

    9(7:11) Be not thou of an hastie spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosome of fooles.

  • Prov 19:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.

    12The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.

    17He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31Age is a crowne of glory, when it is founde in the way of righteousnes.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

    23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the spirite of him that ruleth, rise vp against thee, leaue not thy place: for gentlenes pacifieth great sinnes.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.

  • Prov 21:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

    23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

  • Prov 16:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

    19Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

    20He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The feare of the King is like the roaring of a lyon: hee that prouoketh him vnto anger, sinneth against his owne soule.

    3It is a mans honour to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15A Prince is pacified by staying of anger, and a soft tongue breaketh the bones.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger, and leaue off wrath: fret not thy selfe also to doe euill.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19Wherefore my deare brethren, let euery man be swift to heare, slowe to speake, and slowe to wrath.

    20For the wrath of man doeth not accomplish the righteousnesse of God.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17The wordes of the wise are more heard in quietnes, then the crye of him that ruleth among fooles.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33The lot is cast into the lappe: but the whole disposition thereof is of the Lord.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19(7:21) Wisedome shall strengthen the wise man more then ten mightie princes that are in ye citie.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging: but who can stand before enuie?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Make no friendship with an angrie man, neither goe with the furious man,

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

    9If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26Bee angrie, but sinne not: let not the sunne goe downe vpon your wrath,

  • Prov 17:1
    67%

    1Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13Better is a poore and wise childe, then an olde and foolish King, which will no more be admonished.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.