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 presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Ye know this , my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

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

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

And when Joseph's brethren 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 unto him.

but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;