Bible Verses about 'Wrath'

A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1

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

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. John 3:36	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. eternal life faith obedience
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.” Romans 12:19	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. anger punishment judgment
If you are angry, do not sin. Do not let the sun set on your anger, and do not give the devil an opening. Ephesians 4:26-27	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. sin anger evil
A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. 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
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. Jeremiah 3:12b	‘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.’ mercy anger forgiveness
Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger. James 1:19	You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. speaking listening anger
A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. Proverbs 14:29	One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness. wisdom patience understanding
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. Exodus 22:21-23	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. widows orphans
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. Zephaniah 2:3	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. seeking protection humility
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. Galatians 5:19-21	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. body sin sexuality