Proverbs 19:11

New International Reader's Version

A person’s wisdom makes them patient. They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

And what about the Abana and Pharpar rivers of Damascus? Aren’t they better than all the rivers of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in the rivers of Damascus and be made pure and ‘clean’?” So he turned and went away. He was very angry.

Proverbs 11:13

Those who talk about others will tell secrets. But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.

Proverbs 12:16

Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:18

A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict. But a person who is patient calms things down.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!” Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.

Proverbs 20:3

Avoiding a fight brings honor to a person. But every foolish person is quick to argue.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Proverbs 29:11

Foolish people let their anger run wild. But wise people keep themselves under control.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.