King James Version
What Does Proverbs 19:11 Mean?
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence”
Context
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence
12
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(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.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Proverbs 19:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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