What the Bible says about
Temper
12 references · matched from the Berean Standard Bible text · tap any verse for study tools
“Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,”— Genesis 49:24 BSB
“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.”— Proverbs 14:29 BSB
“A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.”— Proverbs 15:18 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.”— Proverbs 16:32 BSB
“Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,”— Proverbs 22:24 BSB
“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.”— Proverbs 25:28 BSB