Aren't Amanah and Parpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Yisra'el? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
Proverbs 19:11 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. 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. |
Aren't Amanah and Parpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Yisra'el? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Don't say, *I will pay back evil.* Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Messiah forgave you.
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;