What Does the Bible Say About 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."