Proverbs 19:11

Bible in Basic English (1941)

A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
  • Col 3:12-13 : 12 As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things; 13 Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
  • Matt 5:44-45 : 44 But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you; 45 So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.
  • Rom 12:18-21 : 18 As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men. 19 Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord. 20 But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head. 21 Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you. 1 Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;
  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
  • Gen 50:15-21 : 15 Now after the death of their father, Joseph's brothers said to themselves, It may be that Joseph's heart will be turned against us, and he will give us punishment for all the evil which we did to him. 16 So they sent word to Joseph, saying, Your father, before his death, gave us orders, saying, 17 You are to say to Joseph, Let the wrongdoing of your brothers be overlooked, and the evil they did to you: now, if it is your pleasure, let the sin of the servants of your father's God have forgiveness. And at these words, Joseph was overcome with weeping. 18 Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants. 19 And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today. 21 So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.
  • Prov 25:21 : 21 If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:
  • Matt 18:21-22 : 21 Then Peter came and said to him, Lord, what number of times may my brother do wrong against me, and I give him forgiveness? till seven times? 22 Jesus says to him, I say not to you, Till seven times; but, Till seventy times seven.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
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    29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

  • Prov 19:12
    78%

    12 The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    76%

    22 An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

    23 A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

  • Prov 16:31-32
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    31 The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.

    32 He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

  • Prov 19:10
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    10 Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    16 The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

    17 He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

  • Prov 12:16
    75%

    16 A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

  • Prov 15:18
    75%

    18 An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

  • Prov 20:2-3
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    2 The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

    3 It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11 A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

  • Eccl 10:4
    73%

    4 If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9 Be not quick to let your spirit be angry; because wrath is in the heart of the foolish.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27 He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

    28 Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

  • Prov 15:1
    73%

    1 By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

  • Prov 24:18
    72%

    18 For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.

  • Prov 19:19
    72%

    19 A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14 The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

  • Prov 14:35
    71%

    35 The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

  • Prov 11:12
    71%

    12 He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3 By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

  • Prov 29:20
    70%

    20 Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

  • Prov 27:12
    70%

    12 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

  • Prov 17:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9 He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

    10 A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

  • Prov 25:15
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    15 A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14 By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.

  • Prov 25:27
    70%

    27 It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.

  • Prov 18:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

    13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19 You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

    20 For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

  • Ps 37:8
    69%

    8 Put an end to your wrath and be no longer bitter; do not give way to angry feeling which is a cause of sin.

  • Job 33:17
    69%

    17 In order that man may be turned from his evil works, and that pride may be taken away from him;

  • Ps 76:10
    69%

    10 The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...

  • Hab 1:11
    69%

    11 Then his purpose will be changed, over-stepping the limit; he will make his strength his god.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5 All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.

  • Prov 25:2
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    2 It is the glory of God to keep a thing secret: but the glory of kings is to have it searched out.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    69%

    15 Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.

    16 A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.

  • Prov 29:8
    68%

    8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

  • Prov 12:23
    68%

    23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

  • Prov 20:29
    68%

    29 The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.

  • Prov 2:11
    68%

    11 Wise purposes will be watching over you, and knowledge will keep you;

  • Prov 22:3
    68%

    3 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.