Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Deferreth
Bible References
Deferreth
Colossians 3:12
Clothe yourselves, therefore, as the chosen of God, holy and beloved, with compassionate affections, kindness, lowliness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
And
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;
Matthew 18:21
Then came Peter, and said to him, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as far as dependeth on you, be at peace with all men.
Ephesians 4:32
and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 5:1
Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;