Proverbs 16:32

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

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

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

KJV 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.
WEB 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
ASV American Standard Version: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Better [is] the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
DBY Darby Translation: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
WBS Webster Bible: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.