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Proverbs 16:32

American Standard Version

32 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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Christian Standard Bible

Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.

English Standard Version

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.

New International Version

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

New King James Version

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

New Living Translation

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

World English Bible

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.