James 1:20

For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

In Context

19You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger.

21Wherefore casting away all uncleanness, and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11And when Moses had lifted up his hand, and struck the rook twice with the rod, there came forth water in great abundance, so that the people and their cattle drank,

2 Timothy 2:24But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient,

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 →

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