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.
โDon'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
โIn nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.โ
โI can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.โ
โAnd be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.โ
โenvyings, 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
โDon'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
โNow the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,โ
โidolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,โ
โAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.โ
โBut 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
โSo, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;โ
โTherefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.โ
โLet all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.โ
โIf it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.โ
โDon't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.โ
โ"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
โfor the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.โ
โA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.โ
โTherefore "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
โIf 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
โ"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,โ
โRepay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.โ
โBut 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
โLet us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.โ
โneither give place to the devil.โ
โbearing 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
โbut now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.โ
โDon't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.โ
โand that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,โ
โthat you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;โ
