Proverbs 19:11

11 A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

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Proverbs 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 ) .

Proverbs 19:11 In-Context

9 A lying witness will not go unpunished. One who tells lies will die.
10 Luxury does not fit a fool, much less a slave ruling princes.
11 A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.
12 The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son ruins his father, and a quarreling woman is like constantly dripping water.
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