Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Managing Anger"
The Bible acknowledges anger as a human emotion but warns against sinful anger, urging believers to be slow to anger and quick to forgive.
The Bible acknowledges anger as a human emotion but warns against sinful anger, urging believers to be slow to anger and quick to forgive.
"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." — James 1:19-20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Managing Anger?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath."
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."
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