Memorize Scripture

Bible Verses About Anger

Scripture does not pretend anger away. It teaches you to be slow with it, to keep it from turning into sin, and to end it before the day does. These passages are short and practical.

When to say them. Say them when you feel your temper rise, before you answer, and before you press send.

6 passages to memorize

  1. James 1:19–20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
    An example of praying it: Father, make me quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. I am angry now, and my anger will not bring about the righteousness you desire. Slow me down. Help me listen before I say one more word.
  2. Ephesians 4:26–27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
  3. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
  4. Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger,but a wise man holds it back.
  5. Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and abandon wrath;do not fret— it can only bring harm.
  6. Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding,but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

You can pray any of these passages, memorized or not. How to pray scripture.

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible or World English Bible, as you choose under “Bible text”. The coach’s voice is computer-generated.