Bible Verses About Anger: General references

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;

idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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.