Proverbs 19:11-12
New American Standard Bible
11 A person’s (A)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory (B)to overlook an offense.
12 A (C)king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like (D)dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:11-12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 Those with good sense are slow to anger,
and it is their glory to overlook an offense.(A)
12 A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.(B)
Proverbs 19:19
New American Standard Bible
19 A person of great anger will suffer the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 A violent-tempered person will pay the penalty;
if you effect a rescue, you will only have to do it again.[a]
Footnotes
- 19.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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