Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 16:32

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

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.

English Standard Version

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

The Message

Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

New King James Version

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

New Living Translation

It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 16:32

(Read Proverbs 16:32)

　　To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.

　　

Proverbs 16:32 In-Context

30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.

　　31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

　　32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

　　33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.