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21 Bible Verses About Quick Temper

The 21 most-voted scriptures about Quick Temper, from 8 books (Proverbs, James, Romans and 5 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Proverbs 14:29

BSB

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Overview

Quick-tempered or slow to anger, in the proverbs of Solomon, opens the verses that readers of OpenBible linked to a quick temper. Most come from Proverbs, in four groups described below with their references.

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In the collection that Proverbs calls the proverbs of Solomon, Proverbs 14:17 and 14:29 say that a quick-tempered man acts foolishly and promotes folly, Proverbs 15:18 that a hot-tempered man stirs up strife while he who is slow to anger calms dispute, and Proverbs 16:32 that he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Proverbs 15:1 says that a gentle answer turns away wrath, and Proverbs 12:16 and 19:11 speak of overlooking an insult or an offense.

Other parts of Proverbs say not to make friends with an angry man (Proverbs 22:24–25), compare a man who does not control his temper to a city whose walls are broken down (Proverbs 25:28), set the fool who vents all his anger against the wise man who holds it back (Proverbs 29:11), and say that a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression (Proverbs 29:22). Ecclesiastes 7:9 says that anger settles in the lap of a fool.

In the letters, Ephesians 4:26–27 tells its readers, in words also found in a psalm, to be angry yet not sin, and Colossians 3:8 lists anger and rage among things to put aside. James 1:19–20, with each verse also on its own, says that everyone should be slow to anger, because man's anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Romans 12:19 and 12:21 tell the church in Rome not to avenge themselves and to overcome evil with good, Galatians 5:22–23 names patience and self-control in the fruit of the Spirit, and Titus 1:7 says that an overseer must not be quick-tempered.

All 21 verses in vote order
  1. Proverbs 14:29
  2. Proverbs 16:32
  3. Proverbs 14:17
  4. Proverbs 15:1
  5. Proverbs 15:18
  6. Proverbs 29:11
  7. Ephesians 4:26–27
  8. Proverbs 19:11
  9. Proverbs 22:24–25
  10. Ecclesiastes 7:9
  11. Colossians 3:8
  12. James 1:20
  13. Proverbs 25:28
  14. Proverbs 29:22
  15. James 1:19
  16. James 1:19–20
  17. Proverbs 12:16
  18. Romans 12:19
  19. Romans 12:21
  20. Galatians 5:22–23
  21. Titus 1:7

Quick-tempered or slow to anger, in the proverbs of Solomon

Proverbs 14:29

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

KJV

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

WEB

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 14:28

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אֶ֣רֶךְ

H0750

'E.rekh

H:A

slow

אַ֭פַּיִם

H0639G

'A.pa.yim

H:N-M

face: anger

רַב\־

H7227A

rav-

H:N

many

תְּבוּנָ֑ה

H8394

te.vu.Nah

H:N-M

understanding

וּ/קְצַר\־

H7116

u./ke.tzar-

H:A

short

ר֝֗וּחַ

H7307J

Ru.ach

H:N-F

spirit: temper

מֵרִ֥ים

H7311A

me.Rim

H:V

to exalt

אִוֶּֽלֶת\׃

H0200

'i.Ve.let

H:N-F

folly

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Proverbs 16:32

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KJV

WEB

BSB

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

KJV

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

WEB

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ט֤וֹב

H2896A

Tov

H:A

pleasant

אֶ֣רֶךְ

H0750

'E.rekh

H:A

slow

אַ֭פַּיִם

H0639G

'A.pa.yim

H:N-M

face: anger

מִ/גִּבּ֑וֹר

H1368

mi./gi.Bor

H:N

mighty man

וּ/מֹשֵׁ֥ל

H4910

u./mo.Shel

H:V

to rule

בְּ֝/רוּח֗/וֹ

H7307G

be./ru.Ch/o

H:N-F

spirit

מִ/לֹּכֵ֥ד

H3920

mi./lo.Khed

H:V

to capture

עִֽיר\׃

H5892B

'Ir

H:N-F

city

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Proverbs 14:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

KJV

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

WEB

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
קְֽצַר\־

H7116

ke.tzar-

H:A

short

אַ֭פַּיִם

H0639G

'A.pa.yim

H:N-M

face: anger

יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה

H6213A

ya.'a.Seh

H:V

to make: do

אִוֶּ֑לֶת

H0200

'i.Ve.let

H:N-F

folly

וְ/אִ֥ישׁ

H0376G

ve./'Ish

H:N-M

man

מְ֝זִמּ֗וֹת

H4209

me.zi.Mot

H:N-F

plot

יִשָּׂנֵֽא\׃

H8130

yi.sa.Ne'

H:V

to hate

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Proverbs 15:1

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

KJV

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

WEB

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 14:35

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
מַֽעֲנֶה\־

H4617

ma.'a.neh-

H:N-M

answer

רַּ֭ךְ

H7390

rakh

H:A

tender

יָשִׁ֣יב

H7725I

ya.Shiv

H:V

to return: turn back

חֵמָ֑ה

H2534

che.Mah

H:N-F

rage

וּ/דְבַר\־

H1697G

u./de.var-

H:N-M

word

עֶ֝֗צֶב

H6089A

'E.tzev

H:N-M

toil

יַעֲלֶה\־

H5927H

ya.'a.leh-

H:V

to ascend: establish

אָֽף\׃

H0639G

'Af

H:N-M

face: anger

Related passages

Proverbs 15:18

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

KJV

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

WEB

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 15:17

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אִ֣ישׁ

H0376G

'ish

H:N-M

man

חֵ֭מָה

H2534

Che.mah

H:N-F

rage

יְגָרֶ֣ה

H1624

ye.ga.Reh

H:V

to stir up

מָד֑וֹן

H4066

ma.Don

H:N-M

strife

וְ/אֶ֥רֶך

H0750

ve./'E.rekh

H:A

slow

אַ֝פַּ֗יִם

H0639G

'a.Pa.yim

H:N-M

face: anger

יַשְׁקִ֥יט

H8252

yash.Kit

H:V

to quiet

רִֽיב\׃

H7379

Riv

H:N-M

strife

Related passages

Proverbs 19:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

KJV

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

WEB

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
שֵׂ֣כֶל

H7922

Se.khel

H:N-M

understanding

אָ֭דָם

H0120G

'A.dom

H:N-M

man

הֶאֱרִ֣יךְ

H0748

he.'e.Rikh

H:V

to prolong

אַפּ֑/וֹ

H0639G

'a.P/o

H:N-M

face: anger

וְ֝/תִפאַרְתּ֗/וֹ

H8597

ve./ti.Peh.'ar.T/o

H:N-F

beauty

עֲבֹ֣ר

H5674A

'a.Vor

H:V

to pass

עַל\־

H5921A

'al-

H:Prep

upon

פָּֽשַׁע\׃

H6588

Pa.sha'

H:N-M

transgression

Related passages

Proverbs 12:16

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

KJV

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

WEB

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אֱוִ֗יל

H0191

'e.Vil

H:A-M

fool(ish)

בַּ֭/יּוֹם

H3117L

Ba/i.yom

H:N-M

day: today

יִוָּדַ֣ע

H3045

yi.va.Da'

H:V

to know

כַּעְס֑/וֹ

H3708A

ka'.S/o

H:N-M

vexation

וְ/כֹסֶ֖ה

H3680

ve./kho.Seh

H:V

to cover

קָל֣וֹן

H7036

ka.Lon

H:N-M

dishonor

עָרֽוּם\׃

H6175

'a.Rum

H:A

prudent

Related passages

Anger, in other parts of Proverbs and in Ecclesiastes

Proverbs 29:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

KJV

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

WEB

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

From Proverbs, in a collection that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 29:10

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
כָּל\־

H3605

kol-

H:N-M

all

ר֭וּח/וֹ

H7307J

ru.ch/o

H:N-F

spirit: temper

יוֹצִ֣יא

H3318O

yo.Tzi'

H:V

to come out: speak

כְסִ֑יל

H3684

khe.Sil

H:N-M

fool

וְ֝/חָכָ֗ם

H2450

ve./cha.Kham

H:A

wise

בְּ/אָח֥וֹר

H0268

be./'a.Chor

H:N-M

back

יְשַׁבְּחֶֽ/נָּה\׃

H7623A

ye.shab.be.Che./nah

H:V

to soothe

Related passages

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Proverbs 22:24–25

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

24Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, 25or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

KJV

24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 25Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

WEB

24Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbors anger, 25lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.

From Proverbs, in a section that the book calls the sayings of the wise; this entry joins verses 24 and 25.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 22:23

for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

Proverbs 22:26

Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Proverbs 22:24
אַל\־

H0408

'al-

H:Neg

not

תִּ֭תְרַע

H7462C

Tit.ra'

H:V

to accompany

אֶת\־

H0854

'et-

H:Prep

with

בַּ֣עַל

H1167I

Ba.'al

H:N-M

master: men

אָ֑ף

H0639G

'Af

H:N-M

face: anger

וְ/אֶת\־

H0854

ve./'Et

H:Prep

with

אִ֥ישׁ

H0376G

'ish

H:N-M

man

חֵ֝מוֹת

H2534

Che.mot

H:N-F

rage

לֹ֣א

H3808

lo'

H:Neg

not

תָבֽוֹא\׃

H0935G

ta.Vo'

H:V

to come (in): come

Proverbs 22:25
פֶּן\־

H6435

pen-

H:Conj

lest

תֶּאֱלַ֥ף

H0502

te.'e.Laf

H:V

to teach/learn

אֹֽרְחֹתָ֑י/ו

H0734

'a.re.cha.to/v

H:N-M

way

וְ/לָקַחְתָּ֖

H3947H

ve./la.kach.Ta

H:V

to take: recieve

מוֹקֵ֣שׁ

H4170

mo.Kesh

H:N-M

snare

לְ/נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ\׃

H5315I

le./naf.She./kha

H:N-F

soul: myself

Related passages

Ecclesiastes 7:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

KJV

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

WEB

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

From Ecclesiastes, the words of the Teacher, traditionally identified with Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

Ecclesiastes 7:10

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אַל\־

H0408

'al-

H:Neg

not

תְּבַהֵ֥ל

H0926

te.va.Hel

H:V

to dismay

בְּ/רֽוּחֲ/ךָ֖

H7307J

be./ru.cha./Kha

H:N-F

spirit: temper

לִ/כְע֑וֹס

H3707

li/kh.'os

H:V

to provoke

כִּ֣י

H3588A

ki

H:Conj

for

כַ֔עַס

H3708A

Kha.'as

H:N-M

vexation

בְּ/חֵ֥יק

H2436G

be./Cheik

H:N-M

bosom: embrace

כְּסִילִ֖ים

H3684

ke.si.Lim

H:N-M

fool

יָנֽוּחַ\׃

H5117

ya.Nu.ach

H:V

to rest

Related passages

Proverbs 25:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

KJV

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

WEB

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

From Proverbs, the last verse of a chapter that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
עִ֣יר

H5892B

'ir

H:N-F

city

פְּ֭רוּצָה

H6555

Pe.ru.tzah

H:V

to break through

אֵ֣ין

H0369

'ein

H:Neg

nothing

חוֹמָ֑ה

H2346G

cho.Mah

H:N-F

wall

אִ֝֗ישׁ

H0376G

'Ish

H:N-M

man

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H0834A

'a.Sher

H:RelP

which

אֵ֖ין

H0369

'ein

H:Neg

nothing

מַעְצָ֣ר

H4623

ma'.Tzar

H:N-M

restraint

לְ/רוּחֽ/וֹ\׃

H7307J

le./ru.Ch/o

H:N-F

spirit: temper

Related passages

Proverbs 29:22

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

KJV

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

WEB

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

From Proverbs, in a collection that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 29:21

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אִֽישׁ\־

H0376G

'ish-

H:N-M

man

אַ֭ף

H0639G

'af

H:N-M

face: anger

יְגָרֶ֣ה

H1624

ye.ga.Reh

H:V

to stir up

מָד֑וֹן

H4066

ma.Don

H:N-M

strife

וּ/בַ֖עַל

H1167I

u./Va.'al

H:N-M

master: men

חֵמָ֣ה

H2534

che.Mah

H:N-F

rage

רַב\־

H7227A

rav-

H:N

many

פָּֽשַׁע\׃

H6588

Pa.sha'

H:N-M

transgression

Related passages

Anger, in Ephesians, Colossians and James

Ephesians 4:26–27

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, 27and do not give the devil a foothold.

KJV

26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27Neither give place to the devil.

WEB

26“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, 27and don’t give place to the devil.

From a letter in the name of Paul to the saints in Ephesus; the words in quotation marks are also found in a psalm. This entry joins verses 26 and 27.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Ephesians 4:28

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Ephesians 4:26
ὀργίζεσθε

G3710

orgizesthe

G:V

to anger

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἁμαρτάνετε·

G0264

hamartanete

G:V

to sin

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

ἥλιος

G2246

hēlios

G:N-M

sun

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐπιδυέτω

G1931

epiduetō

G:V

to set

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

παροργισμῷ

G3950

parorgismō

G:N-M

anger

ὑμῶν·

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Ephesians 4:27
μηδὲ

G3366

mēde

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

nor

δίδοτε

G1325

didote

G:V

to give

τόπον

G5117

topon

G:N-M

place

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

διαβόλῳ.

G1228

diabolō

G:A

devilish/the Devil

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Colossians 3:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

KJV

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

WEB

but now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, in a passage about the old self and the new.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:7

When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.

Colossians 3:9

Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Νυνὶ

G3570

Nuni

G:ADV

now

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἀπόθεσθε

G0659

apothesthe

G:V

to put aside

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑμεῖς

G4771

humeis

G:P-2

you

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

πάντα,

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ὀργήν,

G3709

orgēn

G:N-F

wrath

θυμόν,

G2372

thumon

G:N-M

wrath

κακίαν,

G2549

kakian

G:N-F

evil

βλασφημίαν,

G0988

blasphēmian

G:N-F

blasphemy

αἰσχρολογίαν

G0148

aischrologian

G:N-F

obscenity

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

στόματος

G4750

stomatos

G:N-N

mouth

ὑμῶν.¶

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Related passages

James 1:20

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

KJV

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

WEB

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry is verse 20 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:19

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὀργὴ

G3709

orgē

G:N-F

wrath

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἀνδρὸς

G0435G

andros

G:N-M

man

δικαιοσύνην

G1343

dikaiosunēn

G:N-F

righteousness

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἐργάζεται.

G2038

ergazetai

G:V

to work

James 1:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

KJV

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

WEB

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry is verse 19 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:18

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

James 1:20

for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Ἴστε,

G6063

Iste

G:V

to know

ἀδελφοί

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ἀγαπητοί·

G0027

agapētoi

G:A

beloved

ἔστω

G1510

estō

G:V

to be

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

πᾶς

G3956

pas

G:A

all

ἄνθρωπος

G0444

anthrōpos

G:N-M

a human

ταχὺς

G5036

tachus

G:A

quick

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

ἀκοῦσαι,

G0191

akousai

G:V

to hear

βραδὺς

G1021

bradus

G:A

slow

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

λαλῆσαι,

G2980

lalēsai

G:V

to speak

βραδὺς

G1021

bradus

G:A

slow

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ὀργήν.

G3709

orgēn

G:N-F

wrath

Related passages

James 1:19–20

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

KJV

19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

WEB

19So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; 20for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry joins verses 19 and 20.

Context (BSB)

James 1:18

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
James 1:19
Ἴστε,

G6063

Iste

G:V

to know

ἀδελφοί

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ἀγαπητοί·

G0027

agapētoi

G:A

beloved

ἔστω

G1510

estō

G:V

to be

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

πᾶς

G3956

pas

G:A

all

ἄνθρωπος

G0444

anthrōpos

G:N-M

a human

ταχὺς

G5036

tachus

G:A

quick

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

ἀκοῦσαι,

G0191

akousai

G:V

to hear

βραδὺς

G1021

bradus

G:A

slow

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

λαλῆσαι,

G2980

lalēsai

G:V

to speak

βραδὺς

G1021

bradus

G:A

slow

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ὀργήν.

G3709

orgēn

G:N-F

wrath

James 1:20
ὀργὴ

G3709

orgē

G:N-F

wrath

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἀνδρὸς

G0435G

andros

G:N-M

man

δικαιοσύνην

G1343

dikaiosunēn

G:N-F

righteousness

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἐργάζεται.

G2038

ergazetai

G:V

to work

Related passages

Vengeance, the fruit of the Spirit and an overseer, in other letters

Romans 12:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

WEB

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Paul, writing to the church in Rome; the words in quotation marks quote earlier Scripture.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:18

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:20

On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Interlinear (Strong’s)
μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

ἐκδικοῦντες,

G1556

ekdikountes

G:V

to avenge

ἀγαπητοί,

G0027

agapētoi

G:A

beloved

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

δότε

G1325

dote

G:V

to give

τόπον

G5117

topon

G:N-M

place

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ὀργῇ·

G3709

orgēa

G:N-F

wrath

γέγραπται

G1125

gegraptai

G:V

to write

γάρ·

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἐμοὶ

G1473

emoi

G:P-1

I/we

ἐκδίκησις,

G1557

ekdikēsis

G:N-F

vengeance

ἐγὼ

G1473

egō

G:P-1

I/we

ἀνταποδώσω,

G0467

antapodōsō

G:V

to repay

λέγει

G3004G

legei

G:V

to say

κύριος.

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

Related passages

Romans 12:21

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

KJV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

WEB

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome; it is the last verse of chapter 12.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:20

On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Romans 13:1

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

νικῶ

G3528

nikō

G:V

to conquer

ὑπὸ

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κακοῦ

G2556G

kakou

G:A

evil/harm: evil

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

νίκα

G3528

nika

G:V

to conquer

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθῷ

G0018

agathō

G:A / G:ADV

good

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

κακόν.¶

G2556G

kakon

G:A

evil/harm: evil

Related passages

Galatians 5:22–23

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

KJV

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

WEB

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, 23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Paul, writing to the churches of Galatia, in a passage that sets the flesh against the Spirit.

Context (BSB)

Galatians 5:21

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:24

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Galatians 5:22
ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

καρπὸς

G2590

karpos

G:N-M

fruit

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πνεύματός

G4151G

pneumatos

G:N-N

spirit/breath: spirit

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἀγάπη,

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

χαρά,

G5479

chara

G:N-F

joy

εἰρήνη,

G1515

eirēnē

G:N-F

peace

μακροθυμία,

G3115

makrothumia

G:N-F

patience

χρηστότης,

G5544

chrēstotēs

G:N-F

kindness

ἀγαθωσύνη,

G0019

agathōsunē

G:N-F

goodness

πίστις,

G4102H

pistis

G:N-F

faith: faithfulness

Galatians 5:23
πραΰτης,

G4240

prautēs

G:N-F

gentleness

ἐγκράτεια·

G1466

egkrateia

G:N-F

self-control

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

τοιούτων

G5108

toioutōn

G:D

such as this

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

νόμος.

G3551

nomos

G:N-M

law

Related passages

Titus 1:7

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

KJV

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

WEB

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

A letter written in the name of Paul to Titus, about the elders he is to appoint in every town in Crete.

Context (BSB)

Titus 1:6

An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

Titus 1:8

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπίσκοπον

G1985

episkopon

G:N-M

overseer

ἀνέγκλητον

G0410

anegklēton

G:A

irreproachable

εἶναι

G1511

einai

G:V

to exist

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

οἰκονόμον,

G3623

oikonomon

G:N-M

manager

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

αὐθάδη,

G0829

authadē

G:A

self-willed

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ὀργίλον,

G3711

orgilon

G:A

quick-tempered

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

πάροινον,

G3943

paroinon

G:A

drunken

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

πλήκτην,

G4131

plēktēn

G:N-M

bully

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

αἰσχροκερδῆ,

G0146

aischrokerdē

G:A

greedy

Related passages

Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

    Galatians 5:22–23

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    Proverbs 15:1

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

    Proverbs 16:32

    BSB

21 verses, from 8 books:

  • Proverbs (11)
  • Ecclesiastes (1)
  • Romans (2)
  • Galatians (1)
  • Ephesians (1)
  • Colossians (1)
  • Titus (1)
  • James (3)

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