10 verses · World English Bible
Wisdom for handling anger, slowing down, and letting go of bitterness.
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.”
Read it in context““Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,”
Read it in context“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
Read it in context“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Read it in context“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
Read it in context“One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.”
Read it in context“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”
Read it in context“but now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.”
Read it in context“Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.””
Read it in context“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.”
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