Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

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Both translations

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.

World English Bible

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

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