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One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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True Strength is Self-Control
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse elevates internal self-control over external displays of power. While society may celebrate a mighty warrior who can conquer a city, the wisdom of Proverbs teaches that the person who can master their own anger and spirit is truly stronger. As scholar John Gill notes, even a great conqueror like Alexander the Great was a slave to his own wrath.
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19th Century
Anglican
He that is slow to anger... . — For victory over self is the hardest of all victories. (Compare to 1 Corinthians 9:27.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[He that is] slow to anger is better than the mighty Than a mighty warrior or conqueror; as Alexander who conquered …
Presbyterian
To overcome our own passions requires more steady management than obtaining victory over an enemy.
