Proverbs 19:11

American King James Version (1999)

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, 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

A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

Proverbs 16:32

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

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 20:22

Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

Ephesians 4:32

And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.

James 1:19

Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: