S – A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense

Proverbs 19:11 CSB

O – Commentary:

Patience, extolled several times in Proverbs (14:29a; 15:18b; 16:32; 25:15), stems from and is a mark of wisdom (śēḵel, “prudence,”  “understanding”). In contrast, is one who is hotheaded and impatient (14:17, 29b; 15:18a; 19:19; 22:24; 29:22). A prudent, patient man is not easily upset by people who offend him; in fact he overlooks offenses (cf. 12:16), knowing that to harbor resentment or attempt revenge only leads to more trouble. Overlooking them is his glory, that is, it is honorable.

“Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Trouble is guaranteed in the Bible.  Why invite more of it by our own impatience or lack of common sense?  We need to slow things down, listen and ask the Holy Spirit to lead us in those times.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the one true God.  As we face today, give us wisdom and patience.  As things come up, let us see things through your eyes and listen with your understanding.  Help us to act in a way that honors you.