Proverbs 19:11
New International Version
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

New Living Translation
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

English Standard Version
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Berean Standard Bible
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

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

New King James Version
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

New American Standard Bible
A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook an offense.

NASB 1995
A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

NASB 1977
A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Legacy Standard Bible
A man’s insight makes him slow to anger, And it is his honor to overlook a transgression.

Amplified Bible
Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].

Christian Standard Bible
A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

American Standard Version
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Contemporary English Version
It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

English Revised Version
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Good News Translation
If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.

International Standard Version
A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.

Majority Standard Bible
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

NET Bible
A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

New Heart English Bible
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

Webster's Bible Translation
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

World English Bible
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The wisdom of a man has deferred his anger, "" And his glory [is] to pass over transgression.

Young's Literal Translation
The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression.

Smith's Literal Translation
The understanding of man will defer his anger: and his glory to pass over transgression.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

New American Bible
It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.

New Revised Standard Version
Those with good sense are slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The intelligence of a man is his patience and his glory is the passing from evil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
It is the discretion of a man to be slow to anger, And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Man of Integrity
10Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! 11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. 12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.…

Cross References
James 1:19-20
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

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

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.

Luke 6:36-37
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. / Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

Psalm 103:8
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.

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

Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

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.


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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Proverbs 19
1. Life and Conduct














A man’s insight
The phrase "A man’s insight" refers to the wisdom and understanding that a person possesses. In the Hebrew text, the word for "insight" is "שֵׂכֶל" (sekel), which implies prudence, intelligence, and discernment. This insight is not merely intellectual but is deeply rooted in a spiritual understanding that aligns with God's wisdom. In the context of Proverbs, insight is a gift from God that enables a person to navigate life’s complexities with righteousness and integrity. Historically, wisdom literature in the Bible, such as Proverbs, emphasizes the importance of seeking divine wisdom over human knowledge.

gives him patience
The phrase "gives him patience" highlights the result of possessing insight. The Hebrew word for patience here is "אָרֵךְ אַפַּיִם" (arek appayim), which literally means "long of face" or "slow to anger." This patience is a virtue that reflects a person's ability to remain calm and composed, even in the face of provocation or adversity. In a historical context, patience was highly valued in ancient Israelite society as a mark of maturity and self-control. Scripturally, patience is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and is seen as a reflection of God's own character.

and his virtue
The term "virtue" in this context is translated from the Hebrew word "תִּפְאֶרֶת" (tiferet), which means glory, beauty, or honor. This suggests that a person's moral excellence and integrity are not only beneficial to themselves but also bring honor and respect from others. In the biblical narrative, virtue is often linked with living a life that is pleasing to God and is characterized by righteousness and holiness. The historical context of ancient Israel placed a high value on living a virtuous life as a testimony to one's faith and commitment to God's commandments.

overlooks an offense
The phrase "overlooks an offense" speaks to the ability to forgive and let go of wrongs done against oneself. The Hebrew word for "overlooks" is "עָבַר" (avar), which means to pass over or to forgive. This concept is central to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized forgiveness as a key aspect of Christian living (Matthew 6:14-15). In the historical and cultural context of the Bible, overlooking an offense was seen as an act of strength and nobility, reflecting God's own forgiveness towards humanity. It is a call to rise above personal grievances and to extend grace and mercy to others, just as God has done for us.

(11) It is his glory to pass over a transgression.--In this he imitates a Greater. Comp. Micah 7:18; Romans 3:25; Matthew 5:45.)

Verse 11. - The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; maketh him slow to anger. "A merciful man is long suffering," Septuagint; "The teaching of a man is known by patience," Vulgate. (See Proverbs 14:17, 29.) The Greek moralist gives the advice -

Νίκησον ὀργὴν τῷ λογίζεσθαι καλῶς
"Thine anger quell by reason's timely aid." The contrary disposition betokens folly (Proverbs 14:17). It is his glory to pus over a transgression. It is a real triumph and glory for man to forgive and to take no notice of injuries offered him. Thus in his poor way he imitates Almighty God (Micah 7:18, "Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his auger forever, because he delighteth in mercy"). Here it is discretion or prudence that makes a man patient and forgiving; elsewhere the same effect is attributed to love (Proverbs 10:12; Proverbs 17:9). The Septuagint Version is hard to understand: Τὸ δὲ καύχημα αὐτοῦ ἐπέρχεται παρανόμοις, "And his glorying cometh on the transgressors;" but, taken in connection with the former hemistich, it seems to mean that the patient man's endurance of the contradictions of sinners is no reproach or disgrace to him, but redounds to his credit and virtue. "Vincit qui patitur," "He conquers who endures."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A man’s
אָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

insight
שֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7922: Intelligence, success

gives him patience,
הֶאֱרִ֣יךְ (he·’ĕ·rîḵ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 748: To be, long

and his virtue
וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹ‪‬ (wə·ṯi·p̄·’ar·tōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory

is to overlook
עֲבֹ֣ר (‘ă·ḇōr)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

an offense.
פָּֽשַׁע׃ (pā·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6588: Transgression


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