New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
Verses about anger in the bible
Sacred Scripture treats anger as a strong emotion that must be carefully controlled, warning that quick tempers often lead to foolish choices and hurtful actions. While experiencing anger is a natural human reaction, allowing it to turn into bitterness, revenge, or loss of self-control is considered wrong. The verses about anger in the bible distinguishes between selfish rage and righteous anger?which speaks out against injustice?noting that God Himself is slow to anger and rich in patience. People are encouraged to follow this divine example by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get upset. Handling anger properly requires resolving conflicts quickly rather than holding grudges. By practicing self-restraint and replacing harsh words with gentle answers, individuals protect their peace, preserve their relationships, and live wisely.
Do what is right. Then you will be accepted. If you don't do what is right, sin is waiting at your door to grab you. It longs to have you. But you must rule over it."
Genesis 4:7
Genesis 4:7
I won't share in their plans. I won't have anything to do with them. They became angry and killed people. They cut the legs of oxen just for the fun of it.
Genesis 49:6
Genesis 49:6
May the Lord put a curse on them because of their terrible anger. I will scatter them in Jacob's land. I will spread them around in Israel.
Genesis 49:7
Genesis 49:7
As he passed in front of Moses, he called out. He said, "I am the Lord, the Lord. I am a God who is tender and kind. I am gracious. I am slow to get angry. I am faithful and full of love.
Exodus 34:6
Exodus 34:6
"I am the Lord. I am slow to get angry. I am full of love. I forgive those who sin. I forgive those who refuse to obey. But I do not let guilty people go without punishing them. I punish the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the sin of their parents.'
Numbers 14:18
Numbers 14:18
But Lord, you are a God who is tender and kind. You are gracious. You are slow to get angry. You are faithful and full of love.
Psalm 86:15
Psalm 86:15
The Lord is tender and kind. He is gracious. He is slow to get angry. He is full of love.
Psalm 103:8
Psalm 103:8
The Lord is gracious. He is kind and tender. He is slow to get angry. He is full of love.
Psalm 145:8
Psalm 145:8
Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is.
Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 14:29
A man who burns with anger stirs up fights. But a person who is patient calms things down.
Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 15:18
It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.
Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 16:32
A man's wisdom makes him patient. He will be honored if he forgives someone who sins against him.
Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 19:11
Don't be a friend with anyone who burns with anger. Don't go around with a person who gets angry easily.
Proverbs 22:24
Proverbs 22:24
A foolish person lets his anger run wild. But a wise person keeps himself under control.
Proverbs 29:11
Proverbs 29:11
He prayed to the Lord and said, "Lord, isn't this exactly what I thought would happen when I was still at home? That's why I was so quick to run away to Tarshish. I knew that you are gracious. You are tender and kind. You are slow to get angry. You are full of love. You are a God who takes pity on people. You don't want to destroy them.
Jonah 4:2
Jonah 4:2
"You have heard what was said to people who lived long ago. They were told, 'Do not commit murder.--(Exodus 20:13) Anyone who murders will be judged for it.'
Matthew 5:21
Matthew 5:21
But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with your brother. Anyone who is angry with his brother will be judged. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' must stand trial in the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire in hell.
Matthew 5:22
Matthew 5:22
Jesus looked around at them in anger. He was very upset because their hearts were stubborn. Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was as good as new.
Mark 3:5
Mark 3:5
My friends, don't try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, "I am the One who judges people. I will pay them back,"--(Deuteronomy 32:35) says the Lord.
Romans 12:19
Romans 12:19
What the sinful nature does is clear. It enjoys sexual sins, impure acts and wild living.
Galatians 5:19
Galatians 5:19
It worships statues of gods. It also worships evil powers. It is full of hatred and fighting. It is full of jealousy and fits of anger. It is interested only in getting ahead. It stirs up trouble. It separates people into their own little groups.
Galatians 5:20
Galatians 5:20
Scripture says, "When you are angry, do not sin."--(Psalm 4:4) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.
Ephesians 4:26
Ephesians 4:26
Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Put away every form of hatred.
Ephesians 4:31
Ephesians 4:31
But now here are the kinds of things you must get rid of. You must put away anger, rage, hate and lies. Let no dirty words come out of your mouths.
Colossians 3:8
Colossians 3:8
I want men everywhere to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don't want them to be angry when they pray. I don't want them to argue.
1 Timothy 2:8
1 Timothy 2:8
A church leader is trusted with God's work. That's why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.
Titus 1:7
Titus 1:7
My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.
James 1:19
James 1:19