Wrath is the uncontrolled feelings of bitterness, rage, anger, or even hatred. It is one of the seven deadly sins. When you see a hot-tempered person, you will notice that they often resort to harsh words, malice, or slander. But God desires us to get rid of all bitterness in our hearts. We should refrain from anger, brawling, and slander, if we want to grow closer to God.
Anger does not produce the righteousness that God demands. If we are easily angered, we must repent for our quick temper. We should denounce all forms of malice, slander, or rage or we will become subject to judgment from God. When we start controlling anger and forsake wrath, we are able to overcome evil and love our brothers and sisters more. At Testimonio, we have composed the top list of Bible verses about anger below. May it help you grow closer to the righteousness of God.
Bible Verses About Anger
1. Ephesians 4:31 KJV
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
2. Ephesians 4:26-32 KJV
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
3. Ephesians 6:4 KJV
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
4. Micah 5:15 KJV
And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.
5. Proverbs 29:11 KJV
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
6. Proverbs 29:22 KJV
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
7. James 1:19-20 KJV
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
8. Proverbs 19:11 KJV
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
9. Proverbs 15:1 KJV
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
10. Matthew 5:22 KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
11. James 4:1 KJV
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
12. Romans 12:19 KJV
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
13. Job 36:13 KJV
But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.
14. Psalms 6:1 KJV
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
15. Psalms 34:14 KJV
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
16. Psalms 38:1 KJV
O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
17. Psalms 69:24 KJV
Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
18. Psalms 85:5 KJV
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
19. Psalms 7:11 KJV
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
20. Psalms 103:8 KJV
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
21. Psalms 86:15 KJV
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
22. 2 Kings 17:18 KJV
Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
23. 2 Timothy 2:22 KJV
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
24. Proverbs 22:24 KJV
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25. Proverbs 21:14 KJV
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
26. Proverbs 16:32 KJV
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
27. Ecclesiastes 7:9 KJV
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
28. Ecclesiastes 10:4 KJV
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
29. Proverbs 14:29 KJV
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30. Psalms 37:8 KJV
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
31. Proverbs 15:18 KJV
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
32. Colossians 3:8 KJV
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
33. Colossians 3:15 KJV
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
34. 1 Timothy 2:8 KJV
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Conclusion
Anger is a deadly sin. It leads us to do things that we are not proud of. Though human nature is evil, we must follow Jesus Christ and be slow to become angry. Dear brothers and sisters, don't grieve the Holy Spirit with human anger. Don't fall victim to bitterness, rage, and anger. Adopt the Holy Spirit of God to be loving, kind, and compassionate. Act with the righteousness that God desires. May you find victory through Jesus Christ.
God bless!
