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He that is slow to anger 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 contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth 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 a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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

He whose spirit is without restraint Islikea city that is broken down and without walls.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

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

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

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

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. — read the full passage →

forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.

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

And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

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 spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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

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

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

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

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

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

For 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 am come 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 wrath; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. — 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 is a righteous judge, Yea, a God that hath indignation every day.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

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

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

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

Ye have heard that it was said to 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 Jehovah; I will not look in anger upon you; for I am merciful, saith Jehovah, I will not keep anger for ever.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. — read the full passage →

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

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach; — read the full passage →

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

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

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

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off. — read the full passage →

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! — read the full passage →

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.

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

Therefore Jehovah 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 thereon 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 thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. — read the full passage →

He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.