Bible Verses About Anger

Bible verses about anger, patience and self-control — mastering anger and the power of a gentle answer. Tap any verse to read it.

The Bible does not ignore anger; it acknowledges it, yet shows how to handle it. The verses below describe how a gentle word calms anger, how patience is better than strength, and why not to carry resentment into the night.

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What does the Bible say about anger?

James 1:19-20 counsels being slow to anger; Proverbs 15:1 says a gentle answer turns away wrath.