The King James Version Bible

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Cross References

  1. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
  2. The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
  3. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  4. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
  5. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
  6. The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
  7. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  8. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  9. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
  10. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.