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Proverbs 16:32

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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.
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  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.

  6. Romans 12:21Rank 6 from verse 32
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    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  7. Psalms 103:8Rank 7 from verse 32
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    8The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

  8. Ephesians 5:1Rank 8 from verse 32
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    1BE ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

  9. Revelation 3:21Rank 9 from verse 32
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    21To 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.

  10. Proverbs 16:19Rank 10 from verse 32
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    19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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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