Rage is a fire that consumes wisdom and peace. The Bible teaches that true strength lies in patience and understanding. By mastering your emotions, you gain control over your actions. Let calmness guide you, and you’ll find clarity even in chaos.
Below is the full list of bible verses on rage (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Rage
Psalm 37:8
“8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Related Themes: Bitterness Anger Frustration Bitterness Frustration
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.”
Related Themes: Criticism Bitterness Frustration Patience Frustration
Proverbs 15:1
“1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Related Themes: Arguing Criticism Bitterness Criticism Gossip
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 Anger
Ephesians 4:26
“26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Related Themes: Bitterness Frustration Anger Letting Go
Ephesians 4:31
“31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
Related Themes: Bitterness Letting Go Gossip Criticism
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 Anger Patience Bitterness Understanding
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 Anger
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.”
Related Themes: Patience Self-Control Bitterness Frustration Anger
James 1:20
“20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
Related Themes: Anger Frustration Self-Control
Romans 12:21
“21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Related Themes: Envy And Jealousy Evil Good Justice Focus
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 Anger Letting Go
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.”
Related Themes: Lust Abomination Lust Bitterness Adultery
Proverbs 14:17
“17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”
Related Themes: Bitterness Anger
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
Proverbs 19:11
“11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Related Themes: Frustration Bitterness Arguing Anger Offense
James 1:19
“19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
Related Themes: Criticism Bitterness Frustration Patience Frustration
Proverbs 29:22
“22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
Related Themes: Arguing Bitterness Strife Anger Complaining
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.”
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;”
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 Anger Letting Go
Psalm 4:4
“4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”
Related Themes: Frustration Rest Anger Frustration Heart
Psalm 7:11
“11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.”
Related Themes: Frustration Bitterness Anger Change
Proverbs 12:16
“16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
Related Themes: Arguing Insults Self-Control Anger Annoying People
Matthew 5:44
“44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
Related Themes: Persecution Bitterness Discrimination Bullying Forgiveness
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.”
Related Themes: Frustration Hell Lust Attitude Love
James 2:14
“14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”
Related Themes: Strangers Faith Serving Others Hypocrisy Fidelity
Proverbs 25:28
“28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Self Discipline Discipline Emotions Anger
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
Psalm 103:8
“8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
