Bible Verses About Anger

““Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.”

“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.”

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

“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”

“Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.”

“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.”

“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.”

“But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.”

“Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.””

“A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.”

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.”