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Proverbs 16:32

A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.