Proverbs
“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
Proverbs 16:32 (KJV) speaks to self control, anger, and patience virtue — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19
Common questions
What does Proverbs 16:32 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 16:32 reads: "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." The verse speaks to self control, anger, and patience virtue. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 16:32 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." is Proverbs 16:32 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 16:32?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 16:32 include James 1:19, Proverbs 19:11, and Psalms 37:8. Reading them alongside Proverbs 16:32 deepens the theme of self control.
How can I pray with Proverbs 16:32?
Read Proverbs 16:32 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.