Proverbs 19:11
A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:13
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

2 Kings 5:12
Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?" So he turned and went away in a rage.

Proverbs 11:13
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.


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

discretion or prudence



Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.



Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.



Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

and



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 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.



Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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