Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » A characteristic of fools
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But a fool’s [unreasonable] wrath is heavier and more burdensome than both of them.
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Anger » Not being angry
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];
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Cease from anger and abandon wrath;
Do not fret; it leads only to evil.
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.
Anger » Forbidden
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
Anger » Where anger rests
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,
But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.
Fools » Are » Angry
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Haste » Not being hasty
Rush not forth soon to quarrel [before magistrates or elsewhere], lest you know not what to do in the end when your neighbor has put you to shame. Argue your cause with your neighbor himself; discover not and disclose not another's secret, Lest he who hears you revile you and bring shame upon you and your ill repute have no end.
Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,
For anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
Do not be hasty with your mouth [speaking careless words or vows] or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.