Proverbs
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 19:11 (KJV) speaks to anger, self control, and forgiveness of others — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19
Common questions
What does Proverbs 19:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 19:11 reads: "The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression." The verse speaks to anger, self control, and forgiveness of others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 19:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression." is Proverbs 19:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 19:11?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 19:11 include Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 16:32, and James 1:19. Reading them alongside Proverbs 19:11 deepens the theme of anger.
How can I pray with Proverbs 19:11?
Read Proverbs 19:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.