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Proverbs 16:32 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.Proverbs 16:32 · King James Version
Proverbs 16:32 in context
30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
Commentary
Cross references
- James 1:19
- Proverbs 25:28
- Proverbs 15:18
- Proverbs 14:29
- Proverbs 19:11
- Romans 12:21
- Psalms 103:8
- Ephesians 5:1
Key words (Strong's)
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- mightygibbôwrpowerfulH1368 →
- rulethmâshalto ruleH4910 →
- spiritrûwachwindH7307 →
- takethlâkadto catchH3920 →
- angerʼaphproperly, the nose or nostrilH639 →
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This recommends the grace of meekness to us, which will well become us all, particularly the hoary head, Pro 16:31. Observe, 1. The nature of it.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary