He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Mastering your own temper takes more strength than conquering a city.
KJV29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Short sayings of practical wisdom for everyday life, many attributed to Solomon.
And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Jesus was angry, grieved at hard hearts, and His anger moved Him to heal, not to harm.
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Angry or shaken, do not sin: talk it over with your own heart on your bed, and be still.
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Anger, malice and cruel words belong to the old life, to be taken off like old clothes.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Being slow to anger is a sign of real understanding; a quick temper puts foolishness on display.