Proverbs 19 · Verse 11

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11, King James Version

Proverbs 19:11 in other translations

BSBA man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
WEBThe discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
ASVThe discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
YLTThe wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression.
DARBYThe discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
BBEA man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
WebsterThe discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

What does Proverbs 19:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. (Compare Pr 14:29; 16:32). This inculcation of a forgiving spirit shows that true religion is always the same (Mt 5:22-24).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 It is his glory to pass over a transgression - "No," says what is termed a man of honor; "he must meet me as a gentleman; I must have his blood, let God say what he will." O poor, dastardly coward! thou canst not bear the reproach of poor, flimsy, paltry fellows who ridicule thee, because thou hast refused to commit murder. Such laws should be put down by law; and the man that gives a challenge should be hanged, because he intends to commit murder.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
He attains the most true glory who endeavours most steadily to overcome evil with good.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 19:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

שֵׂ֣כֶלSe.khel[the] prudence ofH7922
אָ֭דָם'A.doma personH120
הֶאֱרִ֣יךְhe.'e.Rikhit makes longH748
אַפּ֑וֹ'a.Poanger hisH639
וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹve.ti.Peh.'ar.Toand glory hisH8597
עֲבֹ֣ר'a.Vor[is] to passH5674
עַל\־'al-overH5921
פָּֽשַׁע\׃Pa.sha'transgressionH6588

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 19:11

  • 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.

  • James 1:19

    Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  • Colossians 3:12-13

    Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

  • 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.

  • Ephesians 4:32-5:1

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

  • Proverbs 12:16

    A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Romans 12:18-21

    If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Matthew 18:21-22

    Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

  • Proverbs 25:21

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

  • Proverbs 17:14

    The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
discretion. or, prudence. deferreth.
12:16; 14:29; 15:18; 16:32; 17:14; Col 3:12,13; Jas 1:19
and.
16:32; 20:3; 25:21; Ge 50:15-21; Mt 5:44,45; 18:21,22; Ro 12:18-21
Eph 4:32; 5:1

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Context

  • Proverbs 19:10

    Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Proverbs 19:11

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

  • Proverbs 19:12

    The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

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Proverbs 19:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		La cordura del hombre detiene su furor; y su honra es disimular la ofensa.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		La sagesse de l’homme le rend lent à la colère; et sa gloire, c’est de passer par-dessus la transgression.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Einsicht eines Menschen macht ihn langmütig, und sein Ruhm ist es, Vergehung zu übersehen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Doctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.