Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:11

BSB
A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
AKJV
The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
CPDV
The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
ERV
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
NHEB
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
SMT
The understanding of man will defer his anger: and his glory to pass over transgression.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:11
Summary
Restraint glorifies through forgiveness
Event
Explaining virtue of patience
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom