Parallel Verses
Amplified
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
New American Standard Bible
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
King James Version
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Holman Bible
and controlling one’s temper,
International Standard Version
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
A Conservative Version
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
American Standard Version
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Bible in Basic English
He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
Darby Translation
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Julia Smith Translation
He slow to anger is, good above the strong; and, he ruling over his spirit above him taking a city,
King James 2000
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who is slow to anger [is] better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.
Modern King James verseion
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.
NET Bible
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
New Heart English Bible
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
The Emphasized Bible
Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
Webster
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
World English Bible
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Youngs Literal Translation
Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
Themes
Anger » Those that are slow to anger
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the spirit
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
31
The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
The lot is cast into the lap,
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 19:11
Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,
And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Proverbs 25:28
Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected]
Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].
James 1:19
Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];
Psalm 103:8
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant).
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
Revelation 3:21