Bible Verses about 'Wrath'

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

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. speaking gentleness anger
Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. money righteousness materialism

The one who believes in the Son has eternal life; but the one who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36	And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment. eternal life faith obedience
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19	Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. anger punishment judgment
Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. Ephesians 4:26-27	And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. sin anger evil
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. 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 by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. law family children
You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. James 1:19	Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. speaking listening anger
One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. Proverbs 14:29	People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. wisdom patience understanding
You shall not oppress any widow or orphan. If you oppress him at all, and if he does cry out to Me, I will assuredly hear his cry; and My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless. Exodus 22:22-24	You must not exploit a widow or an orphan. If you exploit them in any way and they cry out to me, then I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will blaze against you, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless. widows orphans
‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not look at you in anger. For I am gracious,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not be angry forever.’ Jeremiah 3:12b	O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever. mercy anger forgiveness
Seek the Lord, All you humble of the earth Who have practiced His ordinances; Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will remain hidden On the day of the Lord’s anger. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you— protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. seeking protection humility
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21	When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. body sin sexuality