“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.”
Psalm 145:8
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Bible Verses About Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion, and the Bible addresses it with remarkable honesty and wisdom. Scripture does not condemn all anger but distinguishes between righteous indignation and sinful wrath. These Bible verses about anger provide guidance for handling this intense emotion in ways that honor God and protect relationships.
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“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:4
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“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalm 103:8
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“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”
Ephesians 4:26
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“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
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“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32
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“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
James 1:19
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Why Read Bible Verses About Anger?
James 1:19-20 instructs every person to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath, for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Proverbs 14:29 says a patient person has great understanding, but a quick-tempered one displays folly. These verses provide wisdom for an emotion everyone experiences.
How to Apply These Bible Verses About Anger in Daily Life
When anger rises, pause before responding. Practice the James 1:19 principle: listen first, speak second, get angry last. Identify the root cause of your anger in prayer. Use Ephesians 4:26 as a guide: be angry but do not sin. Seek reconciliation quickly.
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