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James 1:20
for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:20 · Berean Standard Bible
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James 1:20 in other translations
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
for the anger of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.
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In context
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
23 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
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