Proverbs 19:11

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Proverbs 19:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

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

12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 12:16

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

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 15:18

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

Proverbs 16:32

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 17:14

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

Colossians 3:12

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

Colossians 3:13

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

James 1:19

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

Proverbs 20:3

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

Proverbs 25:21

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

Genesis 50:15

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.”

Genesis 50:16

So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded,

Genesis 50:17

‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.

Genesis 50:18

His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!”

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

Genesis 50:20

As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Genesis 50:21

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

Matthew 5:44

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

Matthew 5:45

that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew 18:21

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

Matthew 18:22

Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

Romans 12:18

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

Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 12:20

On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Ephesians 4:32

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

Ephesians 5:1

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,