Bible Verses About anger

Scripture answer

Anger is a real emotion, and Scripture is clear-eyed about both its dangers and its proper use.

Start with Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1; read each passage in its chapter.

"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.