Bible Verses about “being angry”
Found 32 verses (ordered by relevance) about “being angry” in the KJV version of the Bible
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”
“¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
“¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“‹These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.›”
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“Neither give place to the devil.”
“¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“[Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
“¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.”
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
“¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”
“¶ Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”
“¶ Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
“¶ Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.”
“¶ [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.”
“¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”
“¶ If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.”
“¶ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.”
“The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.”
“¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.”
“¶ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.”
“¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.”