Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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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Towb
Gibbowr
Mashal
Ruwach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
31 The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness. 32 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. 33 A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
Proverbs 19:11
A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
Proverbs 25:28
He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.
James 1:19
You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
Psalm 103:8
The Lord is kind and full of pity, not quickly made angry, but ever ready to have mercy.
Proverbs 16:19
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
Romans 12:21
Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.
Ephesians 5:1
Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;
Revelation 3:21
To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.