Proverbs 19:11

American Standard Version (1901)

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • Col 3:12-13 : 12 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
  • Matt 5:44-45 : 44 but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; 45 that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
  • Rom 12:18-21 : 18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. 19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath [of God] : for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord. 20 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you. 1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
  • Gen 50:15-21 : 15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him. 16 And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for that they did unto thee evil. And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him. 18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we are thy servants. 19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? 20 And as for you, ye meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. 21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
  • Prov 25:21 : 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
  • Matt 18:21-22 : 21 Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 14:29
    78%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 19:12
    78%

    12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    76%

    22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

    23A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

  • Prov 16:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

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

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 12:16
    75%

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Prov 15:18
    75%

    18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Eccl 10:4
    73%

    4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 15:1
    73%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  • Prov 24:18
    72%

    18Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.

  • Prov 19:19
    72%

    19A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 14:35
    71%

    35The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

  • Prov 11:12
    71%

    12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Prov 29:20
    70%

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 27:12
    70%

    12A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

  • Prov 17:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

    10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

  • Prov 25:27
    70%

    27It is not good to eat much honey: So [for men] to search out their own glory is grievous.

  • Prov 18:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.

    13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

    20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

  • Ps 37:8
    69%

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, [it tendeth] only to evil-doing.

  • Job 33:17
    69%

    17That he may withdraw man [from his] purpose, And hide pride from man;

  • Ps 76:10
    69%

    10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.

  • Hab 1:11
    69%

    11Then shall he sweep by [as] a wind, and shall pass over, and be guilty, [even] he whose might is his god.

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Prov 25:2
    69%

    2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    69%

    15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 29:8
    68%

    8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

  • Prov 12:23
    68%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 20:29
    68%

    29The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

  • Prov 2:11
    68%

    11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 22:3
    68%

    3A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.