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He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: — read the full passage →

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. — read the full passage →

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord God.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. — read the full passage →

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? — read the full passage →

And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. — read the full passage →

And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: — read the full passage →

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. — read the full passage →

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. — read the full passage →

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! — read the full passage →

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! — read the full passage →

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. — read the full passage →

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words. — read the full passage →

Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. — read the full passage →

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.