Proverbs 16:32
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
In context
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. 30 Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. 32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:32 in the KJV
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:32 in the NIV
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.