James 1:20 “for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desire…”

James 1:20

for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For the wrath of man doeth not accomplish the righteousnesse of God.

Darby Translation

for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation

for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;

Bible in Basic English

For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.

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Cross references

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

James 3:17 James 3:18 Numbers 20:11 Numbers 20:12 2 Timothy 2:24 2 Timothy 2:25

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 3:18 · BSB

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Numbers 20:11 · BSB

Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink.

Numbers 20:12 · BSB

But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.”

2 Timothy 2:24 · BSB

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

2 Timothy 2:25 · BSB

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Also

Ephesians 4:26

Ephesians 4:26 · BSB

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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