being angry
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26“Be angry, but do not be willing to sin.” Do not let the sun set over your anger. 27Provide no place for the devil.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. 20For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.
8Cease from wrath and leave behind rage. Do not choose to imitate the malicious.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
8Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury. 9A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest. 10Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul. 11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later. 12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants. 13The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14Bless those who are persecuting you: bless, and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping. 16Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself. 17Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men. 19Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”
8The Lord is compassionate and merciful, patient and full of mercy.
33These things I have spoken to you, so that you may have peace in me. In the world, you will have difficulties. But have confidence: I have overcome the world.”
9The end of a speech is better than the beginning. Patience is better than arrogance.
20When the wood fails, the fire will be extinguished. And when the gossiper is taken away, conflicts will be quelled.
2Every way of a man seems right to himself. But the Lord weighs hearts.