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Bible Verses About Emotions

12 Bible verses about emotions, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Philippians 4:6-7

KJVBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
WEBIn nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 29:11

KJVA fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
WEBA fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Proverbs 15:18

KJVA wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
WEBA wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Romans 12:2

KJVAnd be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
WEBDon’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

KJVA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
WEBa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Joshua 1:9

KJVHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
WEBHaven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

2 Timothy 1:7

KJVFor God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
WEBFor God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Romans 12:15

KJVRejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
WEBRejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Ephesians 4:26-27

KJVBe ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.
WEB“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil.

Romans 8:28

KJVAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
WEBWe know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 25:28

KJVHe that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
WEBLike a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Proverbs 15:13

KJVA merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
WEBA glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

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