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.
General references
Bible References
That is
Proverbs 14:29
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
Proverbs 19:11
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Psalm 103:8
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
And he
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:28
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Revelation 3:21
The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.
General references
Proverbs 25:28
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.