Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs 16:32 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

32Better a patient person than a warrior,

one with self-control than one who takes a city.

32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.

32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

32He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],

And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.

32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior,

and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

32It is better to be patient than to fight.

It is better to control your temper than to take a city.