Arguments in relationships are common, but how we handle them is key. The Bible offers guidance on maintaining love, respect, and understanding, even when disagreements arise, so that relationships can grow stronger rather than fall apart.
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Bible Verses About Arguing In Relationships
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 17:14 – Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” – Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 18:2 – Fools find no pleasure in understanding
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” – Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 20:3 – It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel
“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” – Proverbs 20:3
Proverbs 21:9 – Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome spouse
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome spouse.” – Proverbs 21:9
Proverbs 25:24 – Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome partner
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome partner.” – Proverbs 25:24
Proverbs 29:11 – Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” – Proverbs 29:11
James 1:19 – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Ephesians 4:29 – Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” – Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 12:18 – Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 15:18 – A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18
Proverbs 17:19 – Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin
“Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.” – Proverbs 17:19
Proverbs 22:10 – Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended
“Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.” – Proverbs 22:10
Proverbs 26:21 – As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife
“As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.” – Proverbs 26:21
1 Peter 3:8-9 – Do not repay evil with evil, or insult with insult
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:8-9
Proverbs 19:11 – A person’s wisdom yields patience;
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11
Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as the Lord forgave you
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
Proverbs 14:29 – Whoever is patient has great understanding
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” – Proverbs 14:29
Proverbs 29:22 – An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins
“An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.” – Proverbs 29:22
Ephesians 4:26 – Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” – Ephesians 4:26
Proverbs 21:19 – Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife
“Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.” – Proverbs 21:19
Matthew 18:15 – If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” – Matthew 18:15
Psalm 37:8 – Refrain from anger and turn from wrath
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.” – Psalm 37:8
Proverbs 20:22 – Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”
“Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.” – Proverbs 20:22
Proverbs 13:10 – Where there is strife, there is pride
“Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” – Proverbs 13:10
Proverbs 16:32 – Better a patient person than a warrior
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 30:33 – For as churning cream produces butter, so stirring up anger produces strife
“For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” – Proverbs 30:33
James 3:16 – For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice
“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” – James 3:16
Proverbs 14:17 – A quick-tempered person does foolish things
“A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.” – Proverbs 14:17
Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” – Ecclesiastes 7:9
Proverbs 21:23 – Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity
“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.” – Proverbs 21:23
Proverbs 26:20 – Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down
“Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.” – Proverbs 26:20
1 Timothy 2:8 – I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing
“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” – 1 Timothy 2:8
Proverbs 26:17 – Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own
“Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.” – Proverbs 26:17
Proverbs 26:22 – The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” – Proverbs 26:22
Matthew 5:22 – But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment
“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” – Matthew 5:22
James 4:1 – What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?
“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” – James 4:1
Proverbs 17:14 – Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” – Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 17:19 – Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin
“Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.” – Proverbs 17:19
Proverbs 30:32 – If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth!
“If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth!” – Proverbs 30:32
James 1:19 – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Proverbs 15:18 – A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18
Ecclesiastes 7:8 – The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride
“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” – Ecclesiastes 7:8
Proverbs 26:4 – Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him
“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” – Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 19:11 – A person’s wisdom yields patience
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11
Colossians 3:8 – Rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips
“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.” – Colossians 3:8
2 Timothy 2:23-24 – Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” – 2 Timothy 2:23-24
Proverbs 15:26 – The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight
“The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.” – Proverbs 15:26
Proverbs 14:17 – A quick-tempered person does foolish things
“A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.” – Proverbs 14:17
Proverbs 14:29 – Whoever is patient has great understanding
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” – Proverbs 14:29