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

And

Bible References

Deferreth

A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.

One slow to anger, hath great understanding, but, the hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.

A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.

Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.

A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.

Put on, therefore, as men chosen of God, holy and beloved, tender affections of compassion, graciousness, lowliness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,

Ye know, my brethren beloved, - but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

And

Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.

Honour, hath the man who sitteth away from strife, but, any fool, may break through.

If he that hateth thee hunger, give him bread to eat, and, if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;

Now when the brethren of Joseph saw that their father was dead, they said - Oh! if Joseph should lie in wait for us, - and should return, to us, all the evil wherewith we requited him!

But, I, say unto you, Be loving your enemies, and praying for them who are persecuting you:

Then, coming near, Peter said to him- Lord! how many times, shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until, seven, times?

If possible - so far as dependeth on you, with all men being at peace:

And be ye gracious one to another, tenderly affectionate, in favour forgiving one another - even as, God also, in Christ, hath in favour forgiven you;

Become ye, therefore, imitators of God, as children beloved,