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Proverbs 16:32
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Proverbs 16:32
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
32 He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.
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Proverbs 16:32
Not quick; taking time; delayed or reluctant.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Strong displeasure or indignation; as a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Rules; governs, directs, controls, or exercises authority.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893
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Open the full verse study19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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Open the full verse study18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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Open the full verse study28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
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Open the full verse study29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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Open the full verse study11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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Open the full verse study21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Open the full verse study8The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
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Open the full verse study1BE ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
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Open the full verse study21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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Open the full verse study19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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