Proverbs 19:11
King James Version (KJV)
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
World English Bible (WEB)
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11 Cross References
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
