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
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 15:18
The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
Proverbs 19:11
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.
Psalm 103:8
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, patient, and abundantly rich in gracious love.
Ephesians 5:1
So be imitators of God, as his dear children.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
And he
Proverbs 16:19
Better to be humble among the poor, than to share what is stolen with the proud.
Proverbs 25:28
Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.
Romans 12:21
Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
Revelation 3:21
To the one who conquers I will give a place to sit with me on my throne, just as I have conquered and have sat down with my Father on his throne.
General references
Proverbs 25:28
Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.
Romans 12:21
Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.