Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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.
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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.
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Rules; governs, directs, controls, or exercises authority.
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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.
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Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
16:31The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse.
16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
16:32 He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.
Selected passage16:33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
16:33The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.