Bible verses for when you feel angry
Anger is human, so take a deep breath and let these words steady you.
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret— it can only bring harm.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
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