What does the Bible say about irritation?

12 verses about irritation, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

Explore this topic on the arcs

Bible verses about irritation

1. Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 22 votes
2. Colossians 1:11 — Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 votes
3. James 1:1 — James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 10 votes
4. 2 Peter 3:9 — The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 9 votes
5. Galatians 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 6 votes
6. Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 5 votes
7. Proverbs 16:20 — He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 5 votes
8. Matthew 16:19 — And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 4 votes
9. James 5:7 — Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 4 votes
10. Psalms 23:1 — [A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 votes
11. Psalms 150:1 — Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 votes
12. Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 votes

Where these verses are

Psalms (3), Proverbs (2), James (2), Matthew (1), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), 2 Peter (1)

Related topics

• Changing Jobs
• Deceased Loved Ones
• Irritable
• Betrayal
• Patients
• Being Envious
• Being Patient
• Standing Up For Yourself
• Standing Alone
• Overflow
• Overcoming Insecurity
• Homecoming Celebration

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.