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Proverbs 19:11 Β· KJV

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

King James Version

What does Proverbs 19:11 mean? β†’

Passage Context

9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you practice discretion in your anger?

2

What does it mean for you to pass over a transgression?

3

When have you experienced glory in showing restraint?

Life Application

anger

Practice pausing before responding in anger to cultivate peace.

relationships

Seek to forgive and overlook minor offenses to strengthen your relationships.

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