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Bible Verses for Anger & Frustration

World English Bible

Anger is a natural human emotion โ€” and the Bible does not pretend otherwise. Even God is described as being angry at injustice. But Ephesians 4:26-27 gives a vital distinction: "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger."

These Bible verses on anger offer practical and spiritual guidance for those struggling with explosive rage, simmering resentment, or deep frustration. They point toward self-control, forgiveness, and the peace that comes from releasing anger to God.

Romans 12:2
2116 votes

โ€œDon't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.โ€

Philippians 4:6
1104 votes

โ€œIn nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.โ€

Philippians 4:13
996 votes

โ€œI can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.โ€

Ephesians 4:32
985 votes

โ€œAnd be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.โ€

Galatians 5:21
905 votes

โ€œenvyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.โ€

Romans 12:19
815 votes

โ€œDon'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."โ€

Galatians 5:19
810 votes

โ€œNow the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,โ€

Galatians 5:20
786 votes

โ€œidolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,โ€

Philippians 4:7
740 votes

โ€œAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.โ€

Isaiah 40:31
628 votes

โ€œBut those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.โ€

James 1:19
615 votes

โ€œSo, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;โ€

2 Corinthians 5:17
614 votes

โ€œTherefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.โ€

Ephesians 4:31
535 votes

โ€œLet all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.โ€

Romans 12:18
495 votes

โ€œIf it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.โ€

Romans 12:21
484 votes

โ€œDon't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.โ€

Matthew 18:15
463 votes

โ€œ"If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.โ€

James 1:20
462 votes

โ€œfor the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.โ€

Proverbs 15:1
456 votes

โ€œA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.โ€

Romans 12:20
440 votes

โ€œTherefore "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."โ€

James 1:26
439 votes

โ€œIf anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.โ€

Ephesians 4:26
409 votes

โ€œ"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,โ€

Romans 12:17
399 votes

โ€œRepay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.โ€

Matthew 5:22
363 votes

โ€œBut I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.โ€

Galatians 6:9
345 votes

โ€œLet us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.โ€

Ephesians 4:27
327 votes

โ€œneither give place to the devil.โ€

Colossians 3:13
315 votes

โ€œbearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.โ€

Colossians 3:8
301 votes

โ€œbut now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.โ€

Galatians 6:7
286 votes

โ€œDon't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.โ€

Ephesians 4:23
269 votes

โ€œand that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,โ€

Ephesians 4:22
264 votes

โ€œthat you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;โ€

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