Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
In other versions
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 who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
BBE
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
DBY
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
WEB
Better `is' the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
YLT
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
ENG
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
WBT
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.
BSB
In context
30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.