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Proverbs 19:11
11A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Context of Proverbs 19:11
9A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish. 10It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. 12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. 13A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.
Read all of Proverbs 19Proverbs 19:11 word by word
שֵׂ֣כֶל אָ֭דָם הֶאֱרִ֣יךְ אַפּ֑וֹ וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹ עֲבֹ֣ר עַל־פָּֽשַׁע׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:11
- Proverbs 12:16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
- Proverbs 14:29Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
- Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
- Proverbs 16:32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
- Proverbs 17:14Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
- Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
- James 1:19My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
- Proverbs 20:3It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
- Proverbs 25:21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
- Genesis 50:15When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?”
- Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
- Romans 12:18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Ephesians 4:32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 5:1Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
Commentaries on Proverbs 19:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11It is his glory to pass over a transgression - "No," says what is termed a man of honor; "he must meet me as a gentleman; I must have his blood, let God say what he will." O poor, dastardly coward! thou canst not bear the reproach of poor, flimsy, paltry fellows who ridicule thee, because thou hast refused to commit murder. Such laws should be put down by law; and the man that gives a challenge should be hanged, because he intends to commit murder.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 He attains the most true glory who endeavours most steadily to overcome evil with good.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Pr 14:29; 16:32). This inculcation of a forgiving spirit shows that true religion is always the same (Mt 5:22-24).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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