Verse 32

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

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.