Proverbs 16:32
New King James Version
32 (A)He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32
New International Version
32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 19:11
New King James Version
11 (A)The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
(B)And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11
New International Version
11 A person’s wisdom yields patience;(A)
it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
New King James Version
9 (A)Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry,
For anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
New International Version
James 1:19
New King James Version
Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;
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James 1:19
New International Version
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,
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