Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Deferreth
Bible References
Deferreth
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's anger is instantly known. A prudent man conceals shame.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.
Colossians 3:12
As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).
James 1:19
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
And
Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Genesis 50:15
After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers said to each other: What if Joseph still hates us and wants to get even with us for all the cruel things we did to him?
Matthew 5:44
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 18:21
Peter came to him and said: Lord, How many times may my brother do wrong against me, and I forgive him? Seven times?
Romans 12:18
When it is possible, be peaceable with all men.
Ephesians 4:32
You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore imitate God like beloved children.