The Twelve Verses to Remember When . . .
YOU ARE ANGRY
You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
JAMES 1:19
Sensible people control their temper;
they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
PROVERBS 19:11
Control your temper,
for anger labels you a fool.
ECCLESIASTES 7:9
A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
PROVERBS 15:1
The LORD is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
PSALM 103:8
Love is . . . not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-5
Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper —
it only leads to harm.
PSALM 37:8
People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
PROVERBS 14:29
Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
JAMES 1:20
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
EPHESIANS 4:31
but the wise quietly hold it back.
PROVERBS 29:11
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
PROVERBS 15:18