Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Cross References (10)

  • James 1:19 (35)

    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

  • Proverbs 25:28 (29)

    Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

  • Proverbs 15:18 (29)

    A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

  • Proverbs 14:29 (25)

    A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

  • Proverbs 19:11 (24)

    A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

  • Romans 12:21 (23)

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Psalms 103:8 (19)

    The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.

  • Ephesians 5:1 (14)

    Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

  • Revelation 3:21 (12)

    To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Fa

  • Proverbs 16:19 (8)

    It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.