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it is to one&#8217s glory to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and <i>it is</i> his glory to pass over a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory <i>is</i> to overlook a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A man&#8217s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A man’s insight makes him slow to anger, And it is his honor to overlook a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Good sense <i>and</i> discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor <i>and</i> glory to overlook a transgression <i>or</i> an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person&#8217s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The wisdom of a man has deferred his anger, "" And his glory [is] to pass over transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The understanding of man will defer his anger: and his glory to pass over transgression.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those with good sense are slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The intelligence of a man is his patience and his glory is the passing from evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />It is the discretion of a man to be slow to anger, And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">The Man of Integrity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">A man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm" title="7922: śê·ḵel (N-msc) -- Prudence, insight. Or sekel; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success.">insight</a> <a href="/hebrew/748.htm" title="748: he·’ĕ·rîḵ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be long. A primitive root; to be long.">gives him patience,</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: wə·ṯi·p̄·ʾar·tō (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">and his virtue</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ă·ḇōr (V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">is to overlook</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: pā·ša‘ (N-ms) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">an offense.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a></span><br />Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-5</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14-15</a></span><br />For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36-37</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. / Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></span><br />Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a></span><br />The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></span><br />A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></span><br />A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.</p><p class="hdg">discretion or prudence</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a></b></br> A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent <i>man</i> covereth shame.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> slow to wrath <i>is</i> of great understanding: but <i>he that is</i> hasty of spirit exalteth folly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></b></br> A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but <i>he that is</i> slow to anger appeaseth strife.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> slow to anger <i>is</i> better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21</a></b></br> If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Discretion</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-19.htm">Overlook</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-24.htm">Overlooking</a> <a href="/job/6-11.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-8.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-19.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-8.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Discretion</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Overlook</a> <a href="/songs/7-4.htm">Overlooking</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-4.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Life and Conduct</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Hebrew context, insight is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, spiritual understanding that comes from a relationship with God. This insight enables a person to see beyond immediate circumstances and respond with patience. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is often associated with wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a>). The ability to be patient is a sign of maturity and self-control, qualities that are highly valued in biblical teachings. Patience is also seen in the life of Jesus, who often withdrew to pray and waited for the right time to act (<a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>).<p><b>and his virtue is to overlook an offense</b><br>Overlooking an offense is an act of grace and forgiveness, reflecting the character of God, who is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, where honor and shame were significant, overlooking an offense could prevent unnecessary conflict and promote peace. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to forgive others as God has forgiven them (<a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a>). Overlooking offenses is a demonstration of love, as love covers a multitude of sins (<a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a>). This virtue is exemplified in Jesus Christ, who, despite being wronged, chose to forgive and offer redemption (<a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are reflected throughout the book of Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_man.htm">The Wise Man</a></b><br>The "man" referred to in this verse represents anyone who seeks to live wisely and righteously according to God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_insight.htm">The Value of Insight</a></b><br>Insight, or understanding, is a gift from God that allows us to see beyond immediate circumstances and respond with patience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_as_a_virtue.htm">Patience as a Virtue</a></b><br>Patience is not merely waiting but involves a calm and composed spirit that reflects trust in God's timing and wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overlooking_offenses.htm">Overlooking Offenses</a></b><br>Choosing to overlook an offense is an act of grace and forgiveness, mirroring God's forgiveness towards us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_virtue.htm">Cultivating Virtue</a></b><br>Virtue is developed through consistent practice of godly principles, such as forgiveness and patience, in our daily interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to embody His character, which includes being slow to anger and rich in love and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_slow_to_anger_mean.htm">What does being slow to anger mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_mirror_word_a_reliable_bible.htm">What does being slow to anger mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_socialism.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_overly_sensitive.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">It is his glory to pass over a transgression.</span>--In this he imitates a Greater. Comp. <a href="/micah/7-18.htm" title="Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.">Micah 7:18</a>; <a href="/romans/3-25.htm" title="Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;">Romans 3:25</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-45.htm" title="That you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.">Matthew 5:45</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The discretion of a man deferreth his anger;</span> <span class="accented">maketh him slow to anger.</span> "A merciful man is long suffering," Septuagint; "The teaching of a man is known by patience," Vulgate. (See <a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17, 29</a>.) The Greek moralist gives the advice - <p><span class="greek">Νίκησον ὀργὴν τῷ λογίζεσθαι καλῶς</span><br /><span class="accented">"Thine anger quell by reason's timely aid."</span> The contrary disposition betokens folly (<a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17</a>). <span class="cmt_word">It is his glory to pus over a transgression.</span> It is a real triumph and glory for man to forgive and to take no notice of injuries offered him. Thus in his poor way he imitates Almighty God (<a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a>, "Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his auger forever, because he delighteth in mercy"). Here it is discretion or prudence that makes a man patient and forgiving; elsewhere the same effect is attributed to love (<a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a>; <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a>). The Septuagint Version is hard to understand: <span class="greek">Τὸ δὲ καύχημα αὐτοῦ ἐπέρχεται</span> <span class="greek">παρανόμοις</span>, "And his glorying cometh on the transgressors;" but, taken in connection with the former hemistich, it seems to mean that the patient man's endurance of the contradictions of sinners is no reproach or disgrace to him, but redounds to his credit and virtue. "Vincit qui patitur," "He conquers who endures." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/19-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭דָם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">insight</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׂ֣כֶל</span> <span class="translit">(śê·ḵel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7922.htm">Strong's 7922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, success</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gives him patience,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶאֱרִ֣יךְ</span> <span class="translit">(he·’ĕ·rîḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_748.htm">Strong's 748: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, long</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his virtue</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝תִפאַרְתּ֗וֹ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯi·p̄·’ar·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to overlook</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an offense.</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּֽשַׁע׃</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> </span><span class="str2">Transgression</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man makes him (Prov. 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