James 1:20
For, man’s anger, worketh not, God’s righteousness.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
In Context
19Ye know, my brethren beloved,—but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
Cross References
Numbers 20:11And Moses lifted high his hand and smote the cliff with his staff, twice,—and there came forth water in abundance, and the assembly and their cattle, did drink.
2 Timothy 2:24And, a servant of the Lord, ought not to strive, but to be, gentle, towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice,—
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 →