King James Bible
KJVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:32
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:32 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | 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 BibleWEB | One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe 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
WEBOne who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
King James Bible
KJVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe 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
WEBOne who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.