Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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Bible References
That is
Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who isquick-tempered exalts folly.
But he who is
Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But theslow to anger calms a dispute.
But the
Proverbs 19:11 A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his gloryto overlook a transgression.
And it is his glory
Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
Ephesians 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;
James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;
And he
Proverbs 16:19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than todivide the spoil with the proud.
Than to
Proverbs 25:28 Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a manwho has no control over his spirit.
Is a man
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Revelation 3:21 He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
General references
Proverbs 25:28 Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a manwho has no control over his spirit.
Is a man
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.