32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:32-33

New International Version

32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

English Standard Version

32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

The Message

32 Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

33 Make your motions and cast your votes, but God has the final say.

New King James Version

32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord.

New Living Translation

32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

33 We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:32-33

Commentary on Proverbs 16:32

(Read Proverbs 16:32)

To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:33

(Read Proverbs 16:33)

All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs, we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly. Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God; for he knows what is good for them.