Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the water in Israel! Why can’t I wash in those rivers in Damascus and become clean?” Naaman was very angry and turned to leave.
Proverbs 19:11 - Easy To Read Version If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense. American Standard Version (1901) The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Common English Bible Insightful people restrain their anger; their glory is to ignore an offense. Catholic Public Domain Version The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs. |
Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, are better than all the water in Israel! Why can’t I wash in those rivers in Damascus and become clean?” Naaman was very angry and turned to leave.
Any person who tells secrets about other people can’t be trusted. But a person that can be trusted does not spread gossip.
A foolish person is easily upset. But a smart {\cf2\super [16]} person quickly forgives other people if they say something wrong.
A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.
People that are easily angered cause trouble. But a patient person causes peace.
It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.
If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.
If someone does something against you, don’t try to punish him yourself. Wait for the Lord! In the end, he will make you the winner.
Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If your enemy is thirsty, give him water to drink.
A foolish person becomes angry easily. But a wise person is patient and controls himself.
My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen than to speak. Don’t become angry easily.