Bible Verses about “being angry”
The Bible contains 32 verses about being angry across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."”
“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”
“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”
“Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
“for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”
“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”
“"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,”
“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”
“neither give place to the devil.”
“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”
“Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.”
“Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.”
“Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.”
“The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.”
“Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.”
“Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.”
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.”
“For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.”
“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.”
“If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.”
“The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.”
“If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.”
“The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.”
“Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.”
“Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.”
“The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.”
“When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.”