What Does the Bible Say About Anger?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on anger
Die Bibel spricht an vielen Stellen über den Umgang mit Wut. Sie warnt davor, dass Zorn schnell zu Sünde führen kann und ermutigt dazu, Konflikte friedlich zu lösen. Sie lehrt, dass man Geduld und Vergebung üben soll, um Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden und Frieden zu bewahren.
Bible Verses About Anger
Psalm 37:8
“Hör auf, zornig zu sein, und lass ab vom Grimm; ereifere dich nicht, dass du nicht Böses tust.”
Proverbs 29:11
“Foolish people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.”
Ephesians 4:26
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
James 1:19-20
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Colossians 3:8
“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Ecclesiastes 7:9
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.”
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