Proverbs 19:11

A Conservative Version

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Proverbs 15:18

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

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.

Ephesians 4:32

And become good toward each other, compassionate, forgiving each other, even as also God in Christ forgave us.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarrelling.

Proverbs 25:21

If thine enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.

Proverbs 20:22

Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.