Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Updated King James 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
10Delight is not suitable for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 20:22Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Matthew 5:44But 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;
Romans 12:18If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably 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 →