Proverbs 19:11

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Summary

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Deferreth

James 1:19

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Bible References

Deferreth

A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the slow to anger calms a dispute.

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and

patience;

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

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He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,

But any fool will quarrel.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;

And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong which we did to him!”

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children;