Provérbios 19:11

11 A discrição do homem fá-lo tardio em irar-se; e sua glória está em esquecer ofensas.

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Provérbios 19:11 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger
That he does not show it immediately; but takes time to consider of the offence given him, and makes use of a proper time to resent what is fit should be resented; he is a wise and discreet man that is slow to anger, ( Proverbs 14:29 ) ( 16:32 ) . He is most like to God, who is "longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth", ( Exodus 34:6 ) ; and it is to the honour of his "name" that he "defers [his] anger", and "refrains from" cutting off those that offend him, ( Isaiah 48:9 ) ; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression;
to forgive an offence committed; it is the duty and interest of a man to do so, and it is to his honour; as the contrary greatly reflects dishonour on him, and tends to his disgrace and reproach, if not to his ruin; see ( Matthew 18:32-35 ) .

Provérbios 19:11 In-Context

9 A testemunha falsa não ficará impune, e o que profere mentiras perecerá.
10 Ao tolo não convém o luxo; quanto menos ao servo dominar os príncipes!
11 A discrição do homem fá-lo tardio em irar-se; e sua glória está em esquecer ofensas.
12 A ira do rei é como o bramido o leão; mas o seu favor é como o orvalho sobre a erva.
13 O filho insensato é a calamidade do pai; e as rixas da mulher são uma goteira contínua.
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