Proverbs 16:32
Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
31A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
33Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:29One slow to anger, hath great understanding, but, the hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.
Proverbs 16:19Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
Proverbs 25:15By long patience, is a judge persuaded, and, a soft tongue, breaketh the bone.
Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be rash in thy spirit, to be indignant,—for, indignation, in the bosom of dullards, doth remain.
Ephesians 5:1Become ye, therefore, imitators of God, as children beloved,
Revelation 3:21He that overcometh, I will give, unto him, to take his seat with me in my throne, as, I also, overcame, and took my seat with my Father in 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 →