SinaiJames 1:19
American Standard Version
Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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James 1:19 in other translations
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
James 1:19 in context
- 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
- 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.