Ephesians 4:26-27
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.”
Bible Verses · ESV
Slow to Anger
Scripture calls us to be quick to listen and slow to anger. These ESV verses guide the heart toward gentleness.
James 1:19-20
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 29:11
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
Colossians 3:8
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”
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