Proverbs 19:11
The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
Catholic Public Domain 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
10Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
Proverbs 15:18A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
Proverbs 17:14Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will repay evil.” Wait for the Lord, and he will free you.
Matthew 5:44But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
Romans 12:18If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at 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 →