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Proverbs 19:11–12

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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
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From verse 11

  1. Proverbs 16:32Rank 1 from verse 11
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    32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

  2. Proverbs 14:29Rank 2 from verse 11
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  3. James 1:19Rank 3 from verse 11
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  4. Colossians 3:12–13Rank 4 from verse 11
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    12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

    13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

  5. Proverbs 15:18Rank 5 from verse 11
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

From verse 12

  1. Hosea 14:5Rank 1 from verse 12
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    5I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.

  2. Luke 12:4–5Rank 2 from verse 12
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    4And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

    5But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

  3. Proverbs 16:14–15Rank 3 from verse 12
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    14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

    15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

  4. Proverbs 20:2Rank 4 from verse 12
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    2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

  5. Proverbs 28:15Rank 5 from verse 12
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    15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

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Proverbs 19:11

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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COMBINED MEANING

anger

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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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transgression

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The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Proverbs 19:12

COMBINED MEANING

king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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wrath

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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.

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roaring

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of roar, meaning to make such a sound, especially in distress or fierceness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lion

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Sense 1: A large, powerful wild cat. Sense 2: Figuratively, one fierce or strong.

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COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

dew

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Moisture that falls or settles in drops, especially at night.

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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grass

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Low green herbage growing from the ground; by extension, plants used for pasture.

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19:10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

19:11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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19:12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

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19:13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

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