Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 16:32. And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city— It is far beyond comparison easier to conquer enemies, to take citadels, to subject people, than to conquer passions, to moderate desires, to subdue evil habits, and repress the sallies of wrath and resentment. We read of but few celebrated conquerors who have not been subdued by some passion or other. Horace has finely expressed this sentiment, lib. 2: Obadiah 1:2. By virtue's precepts to controul The thirsty cravings... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 16:32
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city"The teaching here is simply that a person who can take charge of his own conduct, discipline and command his own behavior, having complete control of his appetites and passions - that man is greater than any world conqueror or military hero. read more