Proverbs 16:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:32 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:32 — KJV
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
— Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:32 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:32
“That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. royal...: Heb. cities of the kingdom”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:32: than, mighty, city
“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:32: better, than, spirit
“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. than...: Heb. than the walking of the soul”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:32: better, than, spirit
“Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Sorrow: or, Anger”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:32: anger, better, than
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:32: better, than, spirit
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