Proverbs 19:11

The English Standar Version

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana[3] and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?" So he turned and went away in a rage.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Proverbs 16:32

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;