Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he who ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
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In Context
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.
33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole decision thereof is from the LORD.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29He who is slow to anger is of great understanding. But he who is of a hasty spirit setteth folly on high.
Proverbs 16:19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 25:15By long forbearing is a prince appeased; And a soft tongue breaketh bones.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ephesians 5:1Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
Revelation 3:21He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit with me on my throne, even as I also 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 →