Proverbs 19:11

New International Version

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in them and be cleansed?” So he turned and went off in a rage.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

Proverbs 12:16

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

Proverbs 20:3

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

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

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,