SinaiJames 1:20
American Standard Version
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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James 1:20 in other translations
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:20 in context
- 18Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
- 19Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- 20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- 21Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
- 22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.