Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
10Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
12The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
Proverbs 15:18An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
Matthew 5:44But I say vnto you, Loue your enemies: blesse them that curse you: doe good to them that hate you, and pray for them which hurt you, and persecute you,
Romans 12:18If it bee possible, as much as in you is, haue 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 →