Proverbs 16:32
Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
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31Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.
33The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.
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Proverbs 14:29If you're slow to get angry, you're very wise; but if you have a short fuse you glorify stupidity.
Proverbs 16:19Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 25:15If you're patient you can persuade your superior, and soft words can break down opposition.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Don't be quick to get angry, for anger controls the minds of fools.
Ephesians 5:1So then, imitate God since you're his much-loved children.
Revelation 3:21I will have those who are victorious sit down with me beside my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down beside my Father on his throne.
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 →