Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:32

Wednesday, May 11, 1949

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
— Proverbs 16:32

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Illustration of Proverbs 16:32 — Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

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Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.