Proverbs 19:11

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A person’s wisdom makes them slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:32 : 32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.
  • Col 3:12-13 : 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord forgave you, so also you must forgive.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Matt 5:44-45 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 So that you may become children of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
  • Rom 12:18-21 : 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. 1 Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children.
  • Prov 12:16 : 16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.
  • Gen 50:15-21 : 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, 'What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and repays us for all the evil we did to him?' 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, 'Before he died, your father gave this command: 17 'This is what you are to say to Joseph: “Please forgive the transgressions of your brothers and their sin, for they treated you so badly.” Now, please forgive the transgressions of the servants of the God of your father.' Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 Then his brothers also came, bowed down before him, and said, 'We are your servants.' 19 But Joseph said to them, 'Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?' 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done—the saving of many lives. 21 'So do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.' And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
  • Prov 25:21 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
  • Matt 18:21-22 : 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

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%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Prov 19:12
    78%

    12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 29:22-23
    2 verses
    76%

    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.

    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

  • Prov 16:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

    32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 12:16
    75%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 15:18
    75%

    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2The roar of a king is like the growl of a young lion; whoever provokes him to anger risks his life.

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Eccl 10:4
    73%

    4If the anger of a ruler rises against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness can lay great offenses to rest.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 15:1
    73%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 24:18
    72%

    18Otherwise, the LORD will see and disapprove, and He may turn His anger away from them.

  • Prov 19:19
    72%

    19A person with great anger must bear the penalty; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

  • Prov 14:35
    71%

    35A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

  • Prov 11:12
    71%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 29:20
    70%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 27:12
    70%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

  • Prov 17:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

  • Prov 25:27
    70%

    27It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own glory.

  • Prov 18:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12Before destruction, the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

    13To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

    20For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will endure.

  • Ps 37:8
    69%

    8Cease from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.

  • Job 33:17
    69%

    17To turn a man from wrongdoing and to conceal pride from him.

  • Ps 76:10
    69%

    10When God rose up to judge, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah.

  • Hab 1:11
    69%

    11Then they sweep by like the wind and pass on; but they are guilty—this strength of theirs is their god.

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5Good comes to the man who is gracious and lends freely; he conducts his affairs with justice.

  • Prov 25:2
    69%

    2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search it out.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    69%

    15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the treacherous leads to ruin.

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 29:8
    68%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise calm anger.

  • Prov 12:23
    68%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 20:29
    68%

    29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is their gray hair.

  • Prov 2:11
    68%

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 22:3
    68%

    3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.