Wrath noun \rath\

wrath noun \ˈrath\

• a strong vengeful anger or indignation toward another person
• an irrational temperament and the seeking of vengeance

synonyms

• anger
• malice
• retribution
• vengeance

antonyms

• concord
• harmony
• meekness
• reconciliation

Holy Scripture

• A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [Proverbs 15:1]
• A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. [Proverbs 29:22]
• Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” [Romans 12:19]
• Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. … Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. [Ephesians 4:26, 31]
• Now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice… [Colossians 3:8]
• I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling… [1 Timothy 2:8]
• Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. [James 1:19]

Prayer

• Lord Jesus Christ, in Your love for us and for our salvation You suffered the Father’s wrath upon the cross. Deliver us from anger and resentment, hatred and revenge. Grant that we may forgive as we have been forgiven and stand reconciled before You in Your righteousness and purity; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. [LSB Pastoral Care Companion, #799 Times of Spiritual Distress: Anger and Bitterness, adapted]