John Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 19:11

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger, etc.] That he does not show it immediately; but takes time to consider of the offence given him, and makes use of a proper time to resent what is fit should be resented; he is a wise and discreet man that is slow to anger, (<201429>Proverbs 14:29 16:32). He is most like to God, who is “longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth”, (<023406>Exodus 34:6); and it is to the honour of his “name” that he “defers [his] anger”, and “refrains from” cutting off those that offend him, (<234809>Isaiah 48:9); and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression; to forgive an offence committed; it is the duty and interest of a man to do so, and it is to his honour; as the contrary greatly reflects dishonour on him, and tends to his disgrace and reproach, if not to his ruin; see (<401832>Matthew 18:32-35).

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