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Proverbs 19:11

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

  6. Proverbs 20:3Rank 6 from verse 11
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    3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  7. Ephesians 4:32–1Rank 7 from verse 11
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  8. Proverbs 12:16Rank 8 from verse 11
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    16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  9. Romans 12:18–21Rank 9 from verse 11
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    18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

    19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

    20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  10. Matthew 18:21–22Rank 10 from verse 11
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    21¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

    22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

  11. Matthew 5:44–45Rank 11 from verse 11
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    44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

    45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

  12. Proverbs 17:14Rank 12 from verse 11
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    14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

  13. Proverbs 25:21Rank 13 from verse 11
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    21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

  14. Genesis 50:15–21Rank 14 from verse 11
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    15¶ And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

    16And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

    17So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

    18And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.

    19And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

    20But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

    21Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

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Proverbs 19:11

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man

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

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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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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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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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