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 vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Put on therefore, as chosen men of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, longsuffering,

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

And

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

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarrelling.

If thine enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

And when Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did to him.

But I say to 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,

Then Peter having come to him, he said, Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?

If possible from you, keeping peace with all men,

And become good toward each other, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as also God in Christ forgave us.

Become ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.