Berhikmat dalam Mengelola Amarah: Studi Topikal Penggunaan Kata Marah dalam Kitab Amsal

Abstract The book of Proverbs contains wise advice in facing life in this world. This advice is often in the form of practical advice that is easy to apply in a person's life. One of the important pieces of advice from this book is on how to manage anger. Uncontrolled anger often brings evil in a person. The word anger itself appears 19 times in this book. Two main questions are asked in this study: How does Proverbs view anger? How to manage anger wisely in humans according to Proverbs? Using a topical approach in the Book of Proverbs, two main things are concluded. First, anger is the root of ignorance and the enemy of wisdom. Anger will always have a bad impact and destroy peace among fellow humans. Second, Proverbs also gives wise advice on managing anger. It takes a calm and cautious attitude when one deals with anger. Managing anger is basically the same as managing good emotions. Patience and wisdom can quell the anger of others. It is the peace of mind produced by closeness to God and the fear of Him that will provide peace in overcoming all the roots of anger.