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Bible verses about anger

Scripture does not forbid all anger, but it warns us to be slow, careful, and quick to let it go. These verses guide the heart toward gentleness and peace.

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Ephesians 4:26 ““Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,” James 1:19 “My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” James 1:20 “for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.” Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 29:11 “A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.” Colossians 3:8 “But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”