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
He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.
Proverbs 19:11
The judgment of a man puts off his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Psalm 103:8
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and rich in mercy.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore be followers of God, as dear children.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
And he
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be of an humble spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:28
He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a broken down city without a wall.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Revelation 3:21
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame and have sat down with My Father in His throne.
General references
Proverbs 25:28
He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a broken down city without a wall.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.