Bible Verses To Help With Anger and Depression

Anger and depression are emotions many of us face, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Thankfully, the Bible offers wisdom and comfort for these struggles. In this post, we’ve gathered Bible verses to help with anger and depression, offering guidance on how to calm your heart, trust in God’s peace, and find hope in His promises. These scriptures remind us that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone, and God’s love and strength can carry us through.

Bible Verses to Help with Anger and Depression

Psalm 4:4
“Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.”

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

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.”

2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'”

Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

Matthew 5:22
“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.”

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

Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

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

Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Psalm 37:23-24
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

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

Psalm 143:7-8
“Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.”

Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

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

Psalm 61:2
“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

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

2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”

Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”

Psalm 40:1-2
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire.”

Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Nehemiah 8:10
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

Isaiah 12:2
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”

Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

These verses offer hope, comfort, and wisdom, helping us to manage anger and find peace during times of depression.

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