James 1:19 (KJV)
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19 is verse of the day number 92 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Swift to hear”. It comes from James 1, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
James 1:19 in other translations
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
American Standard Version (ASV)
James 1:19 in context
James 1:16–22 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
16Do not err, my beloved brethren.
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 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 lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Cross-references for James 1:19
Passages most often linked to James 1:19, strongest connections first.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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