PROVERBS 15:1

1 A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

MATTHEW 5:21-24
Anger

21 You know that our ancestors were told, "Do not murder" and "A murderer must be brought to trial."
22 But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court.  And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.  23 So if you are about to place your gift on the altar and remember that someone is angry with you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar.  Make peace with that person, then come back and offer your gift to God.

25 Before you are dragged into court, make friends with the person who has accused you of doing wrong.  If you don't, you will be handed over to the judge and then to the officer who will put you in jail.  26 I promise you that you will not get out until you have paid the last cent you owe.

ROMANS 12:17-21

17 Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you.  But try to earn the respect of others, 18 and do your best to live at peace with everyone.  19 Dear friends, don't try to get even.  Let God take revenge.  In the Scriptures the Lord says,
"I am the one to take revenge and pay them back."
20 The Scriptures also say, "If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat.  And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.  This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads."

21 Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.

EPHESIANS 4:26-32
Rules for the New Life

25 We are part of the same body.  Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.  26 Don't get so angry that you sin.  Don't go to bed angry 27 and don't give the devil a chance.  28 If you are a thief, quit stealing.  Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

29 Stop all your dirty talk.  Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.  30 Don't make God's Spirit sad.  The Spirit makes you sure that someday you will be free from your sins.

31 Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude.  32 Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

JAMES 1:19-21

19 My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.  20 If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things that God wants done.  21 You must stop doing anything immoral or evil.  Instead be humble and accept the message that is planted in you to save you.