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32 He who is slow to anger[a] is better than him who is mighty,
    and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.

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  1. Proverbs 16:32 Literally “nostrils”

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

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28 A breached city where there is no wall
    is like a man who has no[a] self-control for his spirit.

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  1. Proverbs 25:28 Literally “there is no”

28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

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11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”

11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

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