Bible Verses about 'Wrath'

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. speaking gentleness anger
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36	Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not believe in the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him. eternal life faith obedience
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19	Dearly beloved, never seek revenge. Leave that to the time of retribution. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine, says the Lord. I will repay.” anger punishment judgment
You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless. Exodus 22:22-24	You shall not oppress the widow or the orphan. If you mistreat them and they cry out to me for help, I will surely hear their cry, and my fury will burn and I will put you to death by the sword. Your wives will be widows and your children will be orphans. widows orphans
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27	If you are angry, do not sin. Do not let the sun set on your anger, and do not give the devil an opening. sin anger evil
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4	Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. law family children
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19	Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger. speaking listening anger
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Proverbs 14:29	A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. wisdom patience understanding
Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the Lord; I will not be angry forever. Jeremiah 3:12b	Return, rebel Israel, says the Lord. I will not look upon you in anger. For I am merciful, says the Lord; my wrath will not continue forever. mercy anger forgiveness
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land who obey his commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; then perhaps you may find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger. seeking protection humility
Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21	Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you previously, that no one who does such things will inherit the kingdom of God. body sin sexuality