What Does the Bible Say About Anger?
What the Bible says about anger — controlling your temper, righteous anger, and how God deals with anger.
- "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: 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."
- "'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."
- "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
- "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."
- "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 from your lips."
- "Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret — it leads only to evil."
- "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools."
- "Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered."