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.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

World English Bible

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

American Standard Version

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

Darby Translation

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Young's Literal Translation

Better [is] the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

Bible in Basic English

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

In context

31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Read Proverbs 16