Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
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In Context
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Proverbs 16:19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Ephesians 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
Revelation 3:21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with 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 →