Proverbs 19:11

New English Translation

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

The rivers of Damascus, the Abana and Pharpar, are better than any of the waters of Israel! Could I not wash in them and be healed?” So he turned around and went away angry.

Proverbs 11:13

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 14:29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Proverbs 29:11

A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.