Lux Domini

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.
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What does Proverbs 16:32 mean?

To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 16:29-33 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Proverbs 16:29Proverbs 16:30Philippians 4:6Isaiah 41:10

Related topics

Bible verses about anxiety and fearBible verses about wisdomBible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).