Bible Verses About Anger

Scripture does not forbid anger — it shapes it. These verses about anger teach the difference between righteous indignation and the wrath that destroys.

“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” — Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” — James 1:19 (KJV)
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” — Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)

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