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Proverbs 16:32
New International Version
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 16:32
The Message
Proverbs 16:32
The Message
32 Moderation is better than muscle,
self-control better than political power.
Proverbs 16:32
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:32
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:32 Lit and ruling over one’s spirit
Proverbs 16:32
King James Version
Proverbs 16:32
King James Version
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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Proverbs 16:32
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 16:32
Amplified Bible
32
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
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