Proverbs 16:32

KJV1611 – Modern English

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

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  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Be therefore followers of God, as beloved children;
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and rich in mercy.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father on his throne.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
    84%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

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

    9Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 19:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

    12The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew upon the grass.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31Gray hair is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    73%

    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

    23A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • 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 scales the city of the mighty and casts down the strength of its confidence.

    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 16:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

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

    19It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    20He who deals wisely in a matter will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

    3It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

    20For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men in the city.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better is a handful with quietness than both hands full, with toil and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous, but who can stand before envy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16A little that the righteous has is better than the riches of many wicked.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go,

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.

    9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

  • Prov 17:1
    67%

    1Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king who will not be admonished anymore.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a reward in the bosom pacifies strong wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.