What Does the Bible Say About Anger? 25+ Verses on Self-Control

"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

"Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end."

"Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered."

"Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil."

"A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense."

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."

"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

"The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."

"But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language."

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools."