Bible Verses About Anger Management

"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: Neither give place to the devil."

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

"He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly."

"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards."

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil."

"But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."

"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."

"Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."

"But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment."

What does the Bible say about anger management?

Anger itself is not always sinful — even God experiences righteous anger. But uncontrolled anger destroys relationships, clouds judgment, and opens doors to sin. Key King James Version passages include James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 15:1. This page collects 10 KJV verses about anger management, each quoted in full.

Is anger a sin according to the Bible?

Anger itself is not always sinful — Ephesians 4:26 says 'Be ye angry, and sin not.' God Himself experiences righteous anger. Sin enters when anger is uncontrolled, nursed into bitterness, or directed at people without just cause (Matthew 5:22).

How can I control my anger biblically?

Be slow to anger (James 1:19), use soft words (Proverbs 15:1), resolve conflicts quickly (Ephesians 4:26), and rely on the Holy Spirit's fruit of self-control (Galatians 5:23). Proverbs 16:32 says self-control is greater than military conquest.