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James 1:20

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

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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7 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ὀργὴorgē[the] angerG3709 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
ἀνδρὸςandrosof manG435 →
δικαιοσύνηνdikaiosunēn[the] righteousnessG1343 →
θεοῦtheouof GodG2316 →
οὐκouknotG3756 →
ἐργάζεται.ergazetaiworks.G2038 →

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2 Timothy 2:24–25And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.Ephesians 4:26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,James 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,Numbers 20:11–12Then 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.James 3:18Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”Ecclesiastes 9:17The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.Numbers 20:11Then 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.Hebrews 11:25He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.Proverbs 17:19He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.Joshua 7:19So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.”2 Samuel 19:43“We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah pressed even harder than the men of Israel.1 Kings 6:7The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

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About James

The Feeding of the Multitude — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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