Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”Proverbs 19:11
What Does Proverbs 19:11 Mean?
Proverbs 19:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control, and Forgiveness.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Proverbs 14:29“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Proverbs 29:11“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”Proverbs 20:3“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”Proverbs 12:16“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”Ephesians 4:32“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Romans 12:18“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Matthew 18:21“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”Proverbs 17:14“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”Proverbs 25:21“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”Matthew 5:44“But 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;”Genesis 50:15“And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.”Isaiah 48:9“For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.”1 Samuel 25:13“And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.”2 Kings 5:12“Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.”
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