Anger is one of the themes Scripture returns to again and again. Scripture does not treat anger as the same thing as sin. It asks us to be honest about it, slow about it, and unwilling to let it own us.
People reach for these passages when they're looking up angry, mad, furious, rage, or some version of "what does the Bible say about anger?"
Among the most-cited passages on this theme are Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Psalm 4:4, and others below. Ephesians 4:26-27 is the passage many readers return to first.
The page also offers a written prayer that names anger plainly and asks God for what's needed in this moment. It is not a magic formula — it is a small, faithful starting point.
A short reflection question sits at the bottom of the page: What is the wound or fear underneath this anger? Sit with it for a minute, or carry it into a journal.
If this isn't quite the right doorway, try a closely related theme: Forgiveness, Patience, Self Control.
Verses
Ephesians 4:26-27
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.
James 1:19-20
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Psalms 4:4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Colossians 3:8
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Reflection
What is the wound or fear underneath this anger?
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