Proverbs 16:32

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ [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 wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 ¶ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 ¶ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 ¶ He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [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 followers of God, as dear children;
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 ‹To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.›

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
    84%

    29¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28¶ He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18¶ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: 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%

    11¶ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.

    12¶ The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

    17¶ [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31¶ The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22¶ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

    23¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27¶ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14¶ The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 21:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22¶ A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 16:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

    18¶ Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

    19¶ Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    20¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2¶ The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.

    3¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15¶ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 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 wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16¶ Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33¶ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16¶ The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16¶ How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20¶ Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8¶ Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24¶ Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.

    9¶ [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] 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%

    1¶ Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13¶ Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14¶ A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19¶ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.