James 1:20
for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
In Context
19So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
Cross References
Numbers 20:11And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his staff smote the rock twice, and much water came out, and the assembly drank, and their beasts.
2 Timothy 2:24And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
Matthew Henry on James 1:20-27
On Suppressing Corrupt Affections; The Duty of Hearers; Practical Religion. ( a. d. 61.) 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word,… Read the whole commentary →