Bible verses about anger
What does the Bible say about anger?
The Bible does not call every feeling of anger sin, but it teaches us to be slow to anger, quick to listen and gentle in how we answer.
Ephesians 4:26-27
““Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil.”
James 1:19-20
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Psalm 37:8
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.”
Bring it to Him
Carrying something about anger?
Ask in your own words and receive a gentle answer drawn from the whole of Scripture. Free, private, no sign-up.
Ask your questionMore Bible verses by topic
- Grief and Loss
- Healing and Sickness
- Depression and Sadness
- Anxiety and Worry
- Fear and Courage
- Loneliness
- Guilt and Shame
- Forgiving Others
- Temptation and Addiction
- Marriage
- Money and Provision
- Work and Career
- God's Plan for Your Life
- Waiting on God
- Strength When You Are Weary
- Doubt and Faith
- Salvation
- Heaven and Eternal Life
- Self-Worth and Identity
- Enemies and Injustice
- Love
- Parenting
- Gratitude and Joy
- Who Jesus Is
- Prayer
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.