Anger and Wrath

From The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Human anger is generally warned against as a path to sin, yet there is a righteous indignation; God's own wrath is real but tempered by His mercy.
Ephesians 4:26-27

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.

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James 1:19-20

Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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Proverbs 15:1

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

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Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding.

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Colossians 3:8

Put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy.

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Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.

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Ecclesiastes 7:9

Anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

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Matthew 5:22

Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.

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Psalm 103:8

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

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Proverbs 29:11

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

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Matthew 21:12-13

Jesus' righteous anger cleansing the temple.

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Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves... Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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