Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Angry Women?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Angry Women in the Bible
What does the Bible say about angry women? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Angry Women
- 1Proverbs 14:29
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit”
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- 3Proverbs 15:18
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 17:1
“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. sacrifices: or, good cheer”
KJV - 5Proverbs 21:9
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. a brawling: Heb. a woman of contentions a wide: Heb. an house of society”
KJV - 6Proverbs 21:19
“It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert”
KJV - 7Proverbs 25:24
“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.”
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- 10Romans 12:19
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Angry Women? (9 Verses)
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. sacrifices: or, good cheer”
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. a brawling: Heb. a woman of contentions a wide: Heb. an house of society”
“It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert”
“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.”
“A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Angry Women? (5 Verses)
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false: or, one who foments strife”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Angry Women
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about angry women. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about angry women and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about angry women is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on angry women needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about angry women with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about angry women, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Angry Women?
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