Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 16:32
What does Proverbs 16:32 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:32 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 16
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
What do historical commentaries say?
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
Read attributed excerpt →Related study paths
Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.