Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:32
American Standard Version
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Amplified® Bible
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, he who rules his [own] spirit than he who takes a city.
Contemporary English Version
Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.
Darby English Version
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Good News Bible
It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
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.
New American Standard Bible
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
New International Version
Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
New King James Version
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who rises slowly to anger has more value than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Revised Standard Version
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Young's Literal Translation
Better `is' the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
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