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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 16:32 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Besser ein Langmütiger als ein Held, und wer seinen Geist beherrscht, als wer eine Stadt erobert.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Mejor es el que tarde se aira que el fuerte; y el que se enseñorea de su espíritu, que el que toma una ciudad.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Melhor é o que demora para se irritar do que o valente; e melhor é aquele que domina seu espírito do que aquele que toma uma cidade.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
É melhor ser lento para irar-se que ser um guerreiro; quem domina seu espírito é mais forte do que aquele que conquista uma cidade.
📖 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.
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