Anger
Biblical wisdom for managing anger and responding with grace
βA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.β
β Proverbs 15:1 (BSB)
Read in context ββMy beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,β
β James 1:19 (BSB)
Read in context ββ"Be angry, yet do not sin." Do not let the sun set upon your anger,β
β Ephesians 4:26 (BSB)
Read in context ββA fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.β
β Proverbs 29:11 (BSB)
Read in context ββRefrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fretβ it can only bring harm.β
β Psalms 37:8 (BSB)
Read in context ββBut now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.β
β Colossians 3:8 (BSB)
Read in context ββA patient man is better than a warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.β
β Proverbs 16:32 (BSB)
Read in context ββDo not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written: "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord."β
β Romans 12:19 (BSB)
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