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 anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man defers anger. It is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Psalm 103:8
Jehovah is merciful and gracious. He is slow to anger, and rich in loving-kindness.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore imitate God like beloved children.
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
And he
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be humble and lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:28
He who cannot control his own spirit (life) is as helpless as a city without walls, open to trouble.
Romans 12:21
Do not be evil, but overcome evil with good.
Revelation 3:21
To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me on my throne, even as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
General references
Proverbs 25:28
He who cannot control his own spirit (life) is as helpless as a city without walls, open to trouble.
Romans 12:21
Do not be evil, but overcome evil with good.