Ephesians 4:26-27 — Be angry [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], yet do not sin; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
James 1:19-20 — Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving]; for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us].
Psalm 37:8 — Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evil.
Proverbs 15:1 — A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Proverbs 29:8-18 — Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment]. If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man, The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement). The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life. A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back. If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever. The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked. Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; Yes, he will delight your soul. Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].
Psalm 145:8 — The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
John 16:33 — I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
Ecclesiastes 7:9 — Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Proverbs 21:2 — Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].
Proverbs 26:20 — For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.