Proverbs 16:32
Lexham English Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:32 Literally “nostrils”
Proverbs 16:32
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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)
Proverbs 25:28
Lexham English Bible
28 A breached city where there is no wall
is like a man who has no[a] self-control for his spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:28 Literally “there is no”
Proverbs 25:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 Like a city breached, without walls,
is one who lacks self-control.(A)
Proverbs 29:11
Lexham English Bible
11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
but the wise holds back in quiet.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”
Proverbs 29:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)
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