James 1:20 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For man's anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires].

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

This is because an angry person doesn’t produce God’s righteousness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.

English Standard Version 2016

for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20 Cross References

Matthew 5:22

but I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Ephesians 4:26

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: