Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
In Context
10Luxurious living is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over rulers.
12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion, but his favor is as dew upon the grass.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:22Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Romans 12:18If possible from you, keeping peace with all men,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:11
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Note, 1. Pleasure and liberty ill become a fool: Delight is not seemly for such a one. A man that has not wisdom and grace has no right nor title to true joy, and therefore it is unseemly. It ill becomes those that do not delight in God to delight in any thing, nor how to manage themselves, and therefore they do but expose themselves. It becomes ungracious fools to be afflicted, and mourn, and weep, not to laugh and be merry;… Read the whole commentary →