Quick Temper

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger: — read the full passage →

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

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.”

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another. — read the full passage →

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; — read the full passage →

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, 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, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:

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

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood; so the forcing of wrath produces strife.”

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

I will lay my vengeance on Edom by the hand of my people Israel; and they shall do in Edom according to my anger and according to my wrath; and they shall know my vengeance, says the Lord Yahweh.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing. — read the full passage →

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

When he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as healthy as the other.

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

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

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ‘Return, you backsliding Israel,’ says Yahweh; ‘I will not look in anger on you; for I am merciful,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will not keep anger forever.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. — read the full passage →

Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering, — read the full passage →

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

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

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off. — read the full passage →

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! — read the full passage →

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

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

Therefore Yahweh 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 your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. — read the full passage →

One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.”