Bible Verses About Anger

“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.”

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

“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”

“One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.”

“but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.”

“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”

“Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.””

“The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.”

“But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.”