Proverbs 19:11-12
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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 19:11-12
English Standard Version
11 (A)Good sense makes one slow to anger,
and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 A king's wrath is like (B)the growling of a lion,
but his (C)favor is like (D)dew on the grass.
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
Proverbs 19:19
English Standard Version
19 A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.
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