Proverbs 16:32
One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
31An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.
33In the lap the lot is cast: but from the Lord cometh the whole of its decision.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit holdeth up [to view] his folly.
Proverbs 16:19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh bones.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not rash in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in bosom of fools.
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 →