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 foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things;

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

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He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.

If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:

Now after the death of their father, Joseph's brothers said to themselves, It may be that Joseph's heart will be turned against us, and he will give us punishment for all the evil which we did to him.

But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

Then Peter came and said to him, Lord, what number of times may my brother do wrong against me, and I give him forgiveness? till seven times?

As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.

And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.

Let it then be your desire to be like God, as well-loved children;