Anger
Be angry, and yet do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. (Ephesians 4:26-27, NASB95)
Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. (Ecclesiastes 7:9, NLT2)
But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! (Matthew 5:22, NLT2)
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger. (Ephesians 4:31, NIV)
Violence
The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. (Psalm 11:5, NLT2)
They eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. (Proverbs 4:17, KJV)
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. (Proverbs 10:6, NIV)
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. (Proverbs 10:11, NLT2)
Treacherous people have an appetite for violence. (Proverbs 13:2, NLT2)
All their activity is filled with sin, and violence is their trademark. (Isaiah 59:6, NLT2)
Give up your violence and oppression and do what is just and right. (Ezekiel 45:9, NIV)
Let men call on God earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands. (Jonah 3:8, NASB95)
The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads. (Psalm 7:16, NLT2)
Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path. (Proverbs 16:29, NLT2)
Rage
A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. (Proverbs 14:16, NKJV)
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. (Proverbs 29:9, NIV)
A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. (Proverbs 19:3, NIV)
I know you well––where you stay and when you come and go. I know the way you have raged against me. (Isaiah 37:28, NLT2)
Bitterness
Get rid of all bitterness. (Ephesians 4:31, NIV)
Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. (Hebrews 12:15, NLT2)
Hatred
Do not hate your brother in your heart. (Leviticus 19:17, NIV)
Hatred stirs up dissension. (Proverbs 10:12, NIV)
Hiding hatred makes you a liar. (Proverbs 10:18, NLT2)
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. (Luke 6:27, NKJV)
You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:43-44, NIV)
Vengefulness
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. (1 Peter 3:9, NLT2)
Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD. (Romans 12:19, NLT2)
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:18, NIV)
Do not say, “I’ll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.” (Proverbs 24:29, NIV)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. (Romans 12:17, NIV)
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. (1 Thessalonians 5:15, NASB95)
Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice. (Proverbs 24:17, NIV)
Forgiveness
Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37, NKJV)
But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. (Mark 11:25, NLT2)
If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (Matthew 6:14, NIV)
Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. (Proverbs 20:22, NLT2)
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:31-32, NLT2)
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. (Colossians 3:13, NLT2)
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:21-22, NIV)