Proverbs 16:32

Updated: June 3, 2025
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One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that is slow{H750} to anger{H639} is better{H2896} than the mighty{H1368}; and he that ruleth{H4910}{(H8802)} his spirit{H7307} than he that taketh{H3920}{(H8802)} a city{H5892}.
KJV with Strongs
Him slow to anger is better than the hero, Him ruling over his spirit than him capturing a city.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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