Proverbs 19:11

World English Bible (2000)

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:32 : 32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
  • Col 3:12-13 : 12 Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
  • Matt 5:44-45 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
  • Rom 12:18-21 : 18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. 19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Eph 4:32-5:1 : 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. 1 Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.
  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
  • Gen 50:15-21 : 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully pay us back for all of the evil which we did to him." 16 They sent a message to Joseph, saying, "Your father commanded before he died, saying, 17 'You shall tell Joseph, "Now please forgive the disobedience of your brothers, and their sin, because they did evil to you."' Now, please forgive the disobedience of the servants of the God of your father." Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also went and fell down before his face; and they said, "Behold, we are your servants." 19 Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore don't be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
  • Prov 17:14 : 14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  • Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
  • 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 and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I don't tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:29
    78%

    29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 19:12
    78%

    12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 29:22-23
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    76%

    22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

    23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Prov 16:31-32
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    76%

    31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

    32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 12:16
    75%

    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Prov 20:2-3
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    2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Eccl 10:4
    73%

    4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

  • Eccl 7:9
    73%

    9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    73%

    27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 15:1
    73%

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

  • Prov 24:18
    72%

    18 lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

  • Prov 19:19
    72%

    19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

  • Prov 16:14
    72%

    14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 14:35
    71%

    35 The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

  • Prov 11:12
    71%

    12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Prov 29:20
    70%

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

  • Prov 27:12
    70%

    12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 17:9-10
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    70%

    9 He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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

  • Prov 25:15
    70%

    15 By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

  • Prov 21:14
    70%

    14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Prov 25:27
    70%

    27 It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

  • Prov 18:12-13
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    69%

    12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

    13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

  • Jas 1:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

    20 for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.

  • Prov 28:2
    69%

    2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

  • Ps 37:8
    69%

    8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.

  • Job 33:17
    69%

    17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

  • Ps 76:10
    69%

    10 Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.

  • Hab 1:11
    69%

    11 Then he sweeps by like the wind, and goes on. He is indeed guilty, whose strength is his god."

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Prov 25:2
    69%

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

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    69%

    15 Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

    16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 29:8
    68%

    8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

  • Prov 12:23
    68%

    23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 20:29
    68%

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

  • Prov 2:11
    68%

    11 Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

  • Prov 22:3
    68%

    3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.