Anger is a powerful force that can cloud judgment and lead to destructive actions. The Bible teaches that controlling anger is a sign of wisdom and strength. By choosing patience and understanding, you can transform anger into a tool for growth. With God’s guidance, you can find peace even in the midst of conflict.
Below is our full list of bible verses on anger (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Anger
Psalm 37:8
“8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
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Proverbs 14:29
“29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”
Related Themes: Frustration Patience Bitterness Understanding
James 1:20
“20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
Related Themes: Frustration Self-Control Rage
Ephesians 4:26
“26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Related Themes: Bitterness Frustration Letting Go
Proverbs 15:1
“1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
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James 1:19
“19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
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Ecclesiastes 7:9
“9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”
Related Themes: Patience Bitterness Frustration Letting Go
Proverbs 19:11
“11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
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James 1:19-20
“19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
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Ephesians 4:31
“31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
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Proverbs 29:11
“11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
Related Themes: Criticism Arguing Frustration Letting Go Emotions
Ephesians 4:26-27
“26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:27 Neither give place to the devil.”
Related Themes: Bitterness Frustration Letting Go
Proverbs 16:32
“32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
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Proverbs 15:18
“18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
Related Themes: Patience Frustration Arguing Bitterness
Colossians 3:8
“8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
Related Themes: Bitterness Gossip Frustration Cursing
Matthew 5:22
“22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”
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Psalm 103:8
“8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Romans 12:19
“19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Proverbs 14:17
“17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”
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Ephesians 4:31-32
“31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Related Themes: Bitterness Letting Go Gossip Criticism
Proverbs 22:24
“24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
Related Themes: Criticism Dating Frustration Friendship
Galatians 5:19-21
“19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
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1 Timothy 2:8
“8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
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Proverbs 29:22
“22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
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Jonah 4:4
“4 Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?”
Proverbs 25:28
“28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
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Psalm 4:4
“4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”
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Proverbs 12:16
“16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
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1 Corinthians 13:4-5
“4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”
