Proverbs 19:11

God's Word

A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

The Abana and Pharpar Rivers in Damascus have better water than any of the rivers in Israel. Couldn’t I wash in them and be clean?” So he turned around and left in anger.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

Proverbs 12:16

When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.

Proverbs 14:29

A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:18

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!” Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.

Proverbs 20:3

Avoiding a quarrel is honorable. After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Proverbs 29:11

A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.