Proverbs 16:32
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
- Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
- Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
- Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
- Prov 25:28 : 28 Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
- Rom 12:21 : 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Eph 5:1 : 1 Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.
- Ps 103:8 : 8 Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
- Rev 3:21 : 21 He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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28 Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
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18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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8 Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
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27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
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2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
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15 By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
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8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.
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19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
20 for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
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33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
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6 Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
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4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
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16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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16 Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
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8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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26 "Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,
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1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
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13 Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.
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14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.