Proverbs 16:32

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:29 : 29 Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Living Out the Message Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Live in Love Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children
  • Ps 103:8 : 8 The LORD is compassionate and merciful; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 I will grant the one who conquers permission to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
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    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Prov 25:28
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    28Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
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    76%

    8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

    9Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 19:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

    12A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    74%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

  • Prov 16:31
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    31Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    73%

    22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

    23A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    72%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

  • Prov 21:22-23
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    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 16:18-20
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    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    19It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.

    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

    3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Do not be angry and frustrated! Do not fret! That only leads to trouble!

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19Living Out the Message Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

    20For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the LORD.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

    9When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

  • Prov 17:1
    67%

    1Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

  • Eccl 4:13
    67%

    13Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.