Proverbs 16:32
It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior 1 and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city. 1
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31Gray hair is a crown of glory; 1 it is gained by living the right way. 1
33The lots are cast into the lap, 1 but the decision is from Yahweh.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29A patient person has great understanding, 1 but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.
Proverbs 16:19It is better to be humble among poor people 1 than to divide the spoil with proud people. 1
Proverbs 25:15With patience a ruler can be persuaded 1 and a soft tongue can break a bone. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be quick to anger in your spirit, 2 for anger resides in the hearts of fools. 1
Ephesians 5:1Therefore be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.
Revelation 3:21The one who conquers, I will give him the right to sit down with me on my throne, just as I also conquered 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 →