Proverbs 19:11

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

Cross References (14)

  • Proverbs 16:32 (28)

    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 14:29 (26)

    A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

  • James 1:19 (25)

    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

  • Colossians 3:12–13 (23)

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentl

  • Proverbs 15:18 (18)

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

  • Proverbs 12:16 (15)

    A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

  • Ephesians 4:32 (15)

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

  • Proverbs 20:3 (15)

    It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

  • Romans 12:18–21 (11)

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  • Matthew 18:21–22 (8)

    Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven ti

  • Proverbs 25:21 (7)

    If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

  • Matthew 5:44–45 (7)

    But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

  • Proverbs 17:14 (7)

    To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

  • Genesis 50:15–21 (5)

    When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely re