Bible verses for anger
Anger is allowed, and God is patient with it. These verses are for cooling down in his presence.
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“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
Ephesians 4:26-27 (BSB)
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Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
Psalm 4:4 (BSB)
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 (BSB)
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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19-20 (BSB)
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The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Psalm 103:8 (BSB)
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The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
Psalm 145:8 (BSB)
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And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14 (BSB)
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Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (BSB)
Verses are from the Berean Standard Bible. Bible text credits