Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 19:11 The Message (MSG)
Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.
Proverbs 19:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
Proverbs 19:11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11 King James Version (KJV)
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11 New Century Version (NCV)
The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.
Proverbs 19:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11 New International Version (NIV)
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.