Proverbs 16:32
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.
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In Context
31The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
33A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
Proverbs 16:19Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
Proverbs 25:15A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not quick to let your spirit be angry; because wrath is in the heart of the foolish.
Ephesians 5:1Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;
Revelation 3:21To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:32
The Sovereignty of Divine Providence. 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Note, 1. It ought to be the great care of old people to be found in the way of righteousness, the way of religion and serious godliness. Both God and man will look for them in that way; it will be expected that those that are old should be good, that the multitude of their years should teach them the best wisdom; let them therefore be found in that way. Death will come; the Judge is coming; the… Read the whole commentary →