Proverbs 16:32

Webster's Bible (1833)

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

Additional Resources

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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 14:29
    84%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 25:28
    77%

    28Like a city that is broken down and without walls Is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Eccl 7:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

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

    9Don't be hasty 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 makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

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

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 15:1
    74%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 16:31
    73%

    31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.

    23A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Eccl 10:4
    72%

    4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14The king's wrath is a messenger 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 brings down the strength of its confidence.

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

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.

  • 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 lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the plunder with the proud.

    20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion: He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

  • Ps 37:8
    70%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    70%

    19So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

    20for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.

  • Eccl 9:17
    69%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Prov 15:16
    69%

    16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.

  • Prov 16:33
    69%

    33The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from Yahweh.

  • Prov 28:16
    68%

    16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

  • Prov 16:16
    68%

    16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

  • Prov 29:20
    68%

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

  • Eccl 7:19
    68%

    19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel, And anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Ps 37:16
    68%

    16Better is a little that the righteous has, Than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

  • Prov 29:1
    68%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Prov 22:24
    68%

    24Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:

  • Prov 29:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • Eph 4:26
    67%

    26"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't 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 youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

  • Prov 21:14
    67%

    14A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Prov 19:19
    67%

    19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.