Bible Verses About Anger

15 Bible verses about anger

1. "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God."

   This verse teaches us to listen carefully and pause before we let ourselves react in a mad way.

2. "Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly."

   When we stay calm and wait, we show that we are wise and understand God's way.

3. "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil."

   It is okay to feel angry sometimes, but we must not let it stay in our hearts overnight.

4. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

   Using a gentle, quiet voice can help stop a big fight before it even starts.

5. "But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth."

   God wants us to throw away mean feelings and angry words like we throw away trash.

6. "Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."

   Controlling our own feelings is more powerful and pleasing to God than being a strong warrior.

7. "Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare."

   We should hang out with peaceful friends so we do not learn to be angry like them.

8. "Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools."

   Only foolish people let anger live in their hearts and make them feel grumpy all the time.

9. "Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil."

   When we let ourselves stay mad, it usually leads us to say or do bad things.

10. "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense."

    It is a wonderful and beautiful thing when we choose to forgive someone instead of getting mad.

11. "A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back."

    A wise person knows how to keep their cool instead of shouting out every mad thought.

12. "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire."

    Jesus warns us that holding anger and saying mean things to others is very serious to God.

13. "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice."

    God tells us to get rid of every kind of angry and mean attitude we have.

14. "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'"

    We do not need to get even with people who hurt us because God will make things right.

15. "A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention."

    People with bad tempers start fights, but people who stay calm bring peace to everyone.

A prayer about anger

Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes my heart feels very angry and I want to say mean things. Please forgive me for my bad temper. Help me to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Fill my heart with your Holy Spirit so I can have patience and love. Thank You for forgiving me through Jesus. Help me to forgive others today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Is it always a sin to feel angry?

No, feeling angry is not always a sin. Even God gets angry at sin because He is holy. However, our anger is often selfish. The Bible warns us to be careful because anger can easily lead us to sin by saying or doing mean things. We should ask God to help us handle our anger in a good way.

What does it mean to let the sun go down on your anger?

This means we should not stay mad for a long time or go to sleep while we are still angry. If we keep our anger inside overnight, it can grow into bitterness and hate. God wants us to fix our problems and forgive others quickly so that we can have peace in our hearts.

How can I control my temper when I feel very mad?

The best way to control your temper is to stop and pray. You can take a deep breath and ask the Holy Spirit to calm your heart. It also helps to walk away for a minute or use a soft, quiet voice instead of yelling. God promises to help us when we ask Him.

Why does the Bible say a soft answer turns away wrath?

When someone is angry and yells at us, yelling back only makes the fight bigger. But when we answer them with a kind and quiet voice, it is like pouring cool water on a fire. A soft answer helps the other person calm down so you can talk peacefully and solve the problem together.

How does Jesus help us with our anger?

Jesus helps us by changing our hearts. When we trust in Jesus, He forgives our sins and gives us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit grows fruit in our lives like patience, love, and self-control. Whenever we feel angry, we can remember how patient Jesus is with us, and that helps us be patient too.