11 The discretion [1] of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:11

New International Version

11 A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

11 Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.

New King James Version

11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

New Living Translation

11 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:11

Commentary on Proverbs 19:11

(Read Proverbs 19:11)

He attains the most true glory who endeavours most steadily to overcome evil with good.