Proverbs 16:32-33 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:32-33 MSG (The Message)
Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power. Make your motions and cast your votes, but GOD has the final say.
Proverbs 16:32-33 KJV (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. The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 NCV (New Century Version)
Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city. People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 ASV (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. The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:32-33 NIV (New International Version)
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 NKJV (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. The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier], And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city. The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:32-33 NLT (New Living Translation)
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
Proverbs 16:32-33 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city. We may toss the coin and roll the dice, but God’s will is greater than luck.
Proverbs 16:32-33 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.