Proverbs 19:11
A man of understanding is slow to anger; Yea, it is his glory to pass over an offence.
Noyes Bible
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
10Luxury is not seemly for a fool; Much less should a servant have rule over princes.
12The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like dew upon the grass.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
Proverbs 15:18The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.
Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, “I will repay evil;” Wait on the LORD, and he will help thee.
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;
Romans 12:18If it be possible, as far as dependeth on you, 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 →