Verse 32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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.