Proverbs 16:32 — Meaning and Application

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.”

Proverbs 16:32

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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

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

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

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

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Proverbs 16:1

"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, {is} from the LORD. {preparations: or, disposings}"

Proverbs 16:2

"All the ways of a man {are} clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits."

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. {Commit: Heb. Roll}"

Proverbs 16:4

"The LORD hath made all {things} for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil."

Proverbs 16:5

"Every one {that is} proud in heart {is} an abomination to the LORD: {though} hand {join} in hand, he shall not be unpunished. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}"

Proverbs 16:6

"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD {men} depart from evil."

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