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

Fools vent their anger,

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