Bible Verses About Depression When Dealing with Anger
When you're dealing with anger, the Bible's wisdom about depression becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about depression with the specific comfort and guidance you need when dealing with anger. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
17 Scriptures About Depression for Dealing with Anger
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified."
"I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath."
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
"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."
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."
"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil."
"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 not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."
A Prayer for Depression When Dealing with Anger
Father, quiet my heart when it is tempted to rage. Grant me the grace to be slow to anger and quick to forgive, that I might reflect thy patience and not sin in my wrath. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about depression when dealing with anger?
The Bible offers many verses about depression that are especially meaningful when dealing with anger. Key scriptures include Psalm 34:18, Psalm 42:11, Isaiah 61:3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about depression for someone dealing with anger?
Psalm 34:18 is a powerful verse: "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking depression during this season.