Bible Verses About Anger

Anger is a powerful theme throughout the Bible. Explore 25+ carefully selected Scripture passages about anger, each with context and meaning to deepen your understanding of God's Word.

Discover 25+ powerful Bible verses about anger. Read Scripture passages with context, meaning, and practical application for your life today.

Top Anger Verses

These are the most well-known and frequently referenced verses about anger:

"It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
1 Corinthians 13:5
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"“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,"
Ephesians 4:26
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"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."
Ephesians 4:31
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"By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible."
Hebrews 11:27
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"for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."
James 1:20
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All Verses

"It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
1 Corinthians 13:5
"“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,"
Ephesians 4:26
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."
Ephesians 4:31
"By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible."
Hebrews 11:27
"for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."
James 1:20
"Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior."
Psalms 27:9
"I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing."
1 Timothy 2:8
"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips."
Colossians 3:8
"for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face of the land."
Deuteronomy 6:15
"for they will turn your sons away from following me to serve other gods, and the Lord’s anger will burn against you and will quickly destroy you."
Deuteronomy 7:4
"Remember this and never forget how you provoked the Lord your God to anger in the desert. From the day you left Egypt until you arrived here, you have been rebellious against the Lord."
Deuteronomy 9:7
"I feared the anger and wrath of the Lord, for he was angry enough with you to destroy you. But again the Lord listened to me."
Deuteronomy 9:19
"All the nations will ask: “Why has the Lord done this to this land? Why this fierce, burning anger?”"
Deuteronomy 29:24
"Therefore the Lord’s anger burned against this land, so that he brought on it all the curses written in this book."
Deuteronomy 29:27
"In furious anger and in great wrath the Lord uprooted them from their land and thrust them into another land, as it is now.”"
Deuteronomy 29:28
"They made him jealous with their foreign gods and angered him with their detestable idols."
Deuteronomy 32:16
"The Lord saw this and rejected them because he was angered by his sons and daughters."
Deuteronomy 32:19
"They made me jealous by what is no god and angered me with their worthless idols. I will make them envious by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation that has no understanding."
Deuteronomy 32:21
"All his days he eats in darkness, with great frustration, affliction and anger."
Ecclesiastes 5:17
"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools."
Ecclesiastes 7:9
"If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great errors to rest."
Ecclesiastes 10:4
"In wrath you strode through the earth and in anger you threshed the nations."
Habakkuk 3:12
"So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’ ”"
Hebrews 3:11
"Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart because of these two smoldering stubs of firewood—because of the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah."
Isaiah 7:4
"Arameans from the east and Philistines from the west have devoured Israel with open mouth. Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away, his hand is still upraised."
Isaiah 9:12

How to Apply These Anger Verses

Reading Bible verses about anger is just the beginning. Here are practical ways to apply these Scriptures to your daily life:

  1. Memorization: Choose one verse that resonates with you and commit it to memory. Write it on a card and review it daily.
  2. Meditation: Spend 5-10 minutes reflecting on what these verses mean for your specific situation.
  3. Prayer: Use these verses as a foundation for prayer, asking God to help you embody these truths.
  4. Journaling: Write about how these verses apply to challenges or decisions you're facing.
  5. Sharing: Encourage others by sharing these verses with friends who might benefit from them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about anger?

Anger is a powerful theme throughout the Bible. Explore 25+ carefully selected Scripture passages about anger, each with context and meaning to deepen your understanding of God's Word.

How many Bible verses are about anger?

There are 25+ Bible verses related to anger on this page, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments.

What is the best Bible verse about anger?

One of the most popular Bible verses about anger is 1 Corinthians 13:5: "It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs...."

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