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Proverbs 19:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 19:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 19:11

Theological / Devotional

Deferreth. Compare Prov. 14:29; 15:18; 16:32; James 1:19.

Pass over. Some feel that they can best gain glory by demonstrating a stern regard for justice, but the glory of God is shared by those who are quick to forgive when forgiveness may open the way for reclaiming the offender.

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