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 uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.

Patience is a token of wisdom; but wrath and hasty displeasure is a token of foolishness.

An angry man stirreth up strife; but he that is patient stilleth discord.

A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.

He that soweth discord and strife, is like one that diggeth up a water brook; but an open enemy is like the water that breaketh out and runneth abroad.

Now therefore as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering,

Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

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A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.

It is a man's honour to keep himself from strife; but they that have pleasure in brawling, are fools every one.

If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;

When Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, "Joseph might fortune to hate us and reward us again all the evil which we did unto him."

But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;

Then came Peter to him, and said, "Master, how oft shall I forgive my brother, if he sin against me? Shall I forgive him seven times?"

If it be possible, howbeit of your part, have peace with all men.

Be ye courteous one to another, and merciful, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgave you.

Be ye followers of God as dear children,