James 1:20
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
In Context
19So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Cross References
Numbers 20:11Moses lifted up his hand, and struck the rock with his rod twice, and water came out abundantly. The congregation and their livestock drank.
2 Timothy 2:24The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able 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 →