Are not Abana 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 19:11 - Revised Standard Version Good sense makes a man slow to anger, and 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. |
Are not Abana 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.
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will help 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 bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,