<OL TYPE="1"><LI>to be of a long spirit, not to lose heart<OL TYPE="a"><LI>to persevere patiently and bravely in enduring misfortunes and troubles<LI>to be patient in bearing the offenses and injuries of others<OL TYPE="1"><LI>to be mild and slow in avenging<LI>to be longsuffering, slow to anger, slow to punish</OL></OL></OL>