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Proverbs 16:32–33

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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
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From verse 32

  1. James 1:19Rank 1 from verse 32
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  2. Proverbs 15:18Rank 2 from verse 32
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  3. Proverbs 25:28Rank 3 from verse 32
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    28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

  4. Proverbs 14:29Rank 4 from verse 32
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  5. Proverbs 19:11Rank 5 from verse 32
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    11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

From verse 33

  1. Proverbs 18:18Rank 1 from verse 33
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    18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

  2. Acts 1:26Rank 2 from verse 33
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    26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

  3. Jonah 1:7Rank 3 from verse 33
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    7And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

  4. 1 Samuel 14:41–42Rank 4 from verse 33
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    41Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.

    42And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.

  5. Proverbs 29:26Rank 5 from verse 33
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    26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

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Proverbs 16:32

COMBINED MEANING

anger

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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.

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COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

taketh

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Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.

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Proverbs 16:33

COMBINED MEANING

lot

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1. An object cast or drawn to decide or assign a matter. 2. A portion, inheritance, office, place, or condition assigned or allotted.

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COMBINED MEANING

cast

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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lap

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The loose or hollowed part of a garment as it lies across the knees or front of the body, used or treated as a place to hold or receive something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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16:33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

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17:1BETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

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