Proverbs 19:11

New American Bible - revised edition

It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be cleansed?” With this, he turned about in anger and left.

Proverbs 11:13

One who slanders reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Proverbs 12:16

Fools immediately show their anger, but the shrewd conceal contempt.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:18

The ill-tempered stir up strife, but the patient settle disputes.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil!” Wait for the Lord, who will help you.

Proverbs 20:3

A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat, if thirsty, give something to drink;

Proverbs 29:11

Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.

Ephesians 4:32

[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,