A quick temper can lead to destructive consequences, as warned in Proverbs 14:17 and Proverbs 14:29, which emphasize the importance of self-control. In contrast, a gentle response can diffuse anger, as noted in Proverbs 15:1. The book of James also cautions that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, as stated in James 1:20. Furthermore, Proverbs 29:11 advises that a wise person remains calm, even in the face of foolishness, demonstrating the value of patience and restraint in all interactions.
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A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
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.
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
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.”
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold. 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. Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.