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Proverbs 16:32
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32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.(A)

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Proverbs 16:32
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32 Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s emotions,[a] than capturing a city.(A)

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  1. 16:32 Lit and ruling over one’s spirit
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Proverbs 25:28
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28 Like a city breached, without walls,
    is one who lacks self-control.(A)

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Proverbs 25:28
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28 A person who does not control his temper(A)
is like a city whose wall is broken down.(B)

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Proverbs 29:11
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11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
    but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)

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Proverbs 29:11
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11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[a](A)
but a wise person holds it in check.(B)

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  1. 29:11 Lit spirit
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