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Proverbs 16:32
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KJ21
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
ASV
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
AMP
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier], And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
AMPC
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, he who rules his [own] spirit than he who takes a city.
BRG
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
CSB
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
CSBA
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
CEB
Better to be patient than a warrior, and better to have self-control than to capture a city.
CJB
He who controls his temper is better than a war hero, he who rules his spirit better than he who captures a city.
CEV
Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.
DARBY
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
DRA
The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.
ERV
It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to capture a city.
EASY
A person who is patient is better than a brave soldier. If you can control your anger, you can win any battle.
EHV
Better to be patient than to be a hero, better to control your temper than to capture a city.
ESV
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
ESVUK
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
EXB
Patience is better than strength [or A patient person is better than a warrior]. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
GNV
He that is slow unto anger, is better than the mighty man: and he that ruleth his own mind, is better than he that winneth a city.
GW
Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.
GNT
It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
HCSB
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.
ICB
Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
ISV
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
JUB
¶ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
KJV
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
AKJV
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
LSB
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
LEB
He who is slow to anger is better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.
TLB
It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army.
MSG
Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
MEV
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
NOG
Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.
NABRE
The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.
NASB
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.
NASB1995
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
NCB
It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city.
NCV
Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
NET
Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
NIRV
It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.
NIV
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
NIVUK
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
NKJV
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
NLV
He who is slow to anger is better than the powerful. And he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.
NLT
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
NRSVA
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
NRSVACE
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
NRSVCE
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
NRSVUE
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
OJB
He that is slow to anger is better than the gibbor; and he that ruleth his ruach than he that captures a city.
RGT
He who is slow to anger, is better than the mighty man. And he who rules his own mind, is better than he who wins a city.
RSV
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
RSVCE
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
TLV
Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.
VOICE
It is better to be a patient man than a mighty warrior, better to be someone who controls his temper than someone who conquers a city.
WEB
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
WYC
A patient man is better than a strong man; and he that is lord of his soul, is better than an overcomer of cities. (A patient person is better than a strong person; and he who is lord over himself, or over his own nature, is better than an overcomer of cities.)
YLT
Better [is] the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
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