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When You Are Angry

“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
— Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
— James 1:19–20 (NIV)
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
— Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
— Ephesians 4:31 (NIV)
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord.”
— Romans 12:19 (NIV)
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
— Proverbs 16:32 (NIV)
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret — it leads only to evil.”
— Psalm 37:8 (NIV)
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
— Proverbs 29:11 (NIV)