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 fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

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

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

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One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one 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 quarreling.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully pay us back for all of the evil which we did to him."

But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

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

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.