Bible Verses About Controlling Anger

Anger is a powerful emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It can be hard to control, especially when we feel wronged or frustrated. The Bible offers wisdom and guidance on how to manage anger and respond in a way that is pleasing to God. In this post, we’ll explore Bible verses about controlling anger, which can help us find peace and handle our emotions with grace.

Bible Verses About Controlling Anger

James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”

Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Ecclesiastes 7:9 – “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.”

Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”

Proverbs 16:32 – “Better a patient person than a warrior, those with self-control than those who take a city.”

Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,”

Proverbs 19:11 – “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

Colossians 3:8 – “But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

Proverbs 29:11 – “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

Psalm 37:8 – “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”

Proverbs 22:24 – “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,”

Proverbs 30:33 – “For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.”

Proverbs 25:28 – “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”

Titus 1:7 – “Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.”

Proverbs 27:4 – “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?”

Psalm 103:8 – “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

Galatians 5:20 – “idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions”

Proverbs 3:30 – “Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm.”

Lamentations 3:30 – “Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.”

Proverbs 11:17 – “Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.”

Psalm 145:8 – “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

Proverbs 10:12 – “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”

1 Corinthians 13:5 – “It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

2 Timothy 2:24 – “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”

Proverbs 15:18 – “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

Proverbs 12:16 – “Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”

Romans 12:19 – “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

Ecclesiastes 7:8 – “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.”

1 Peter 3:9 – “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

Exodus 34:6 – “And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,’”

James 1:20 – “because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”

Proverbs 18:19 – “A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.”

Proverbs 16:1 – “To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

Proverbs 17:14 – “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”

Psalm 37:1 – “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;”

Proverbs 19:19 – “A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.”

Proverbs 27:3 – “Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 – “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

Matthew 5:22 – “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.”

Exodus 34:7 – “Maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”

Ephesians 4:31 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”

Proverbs 29:22 – “An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.”

James 3:17 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

Proverbs 4:25 – “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.”

Proverbs 15:18 – “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

Proverbs 10:18 – “Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”

These verses offer insight into how to manage and control anger, encouraging patience, gentleness, and understanding.

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